“Confidence, Unity, and Joy: God’s Gifts to Our Church” (1 John 5:9-15; John 17:11b-19) Today we are very happy to receive yet another…
The Standard Digital (the internet arm of the oldest and most read newspaper in Kenya) has reported the corruption of Bishop Obare in…
“The Past, Present, and Future of the Ascension” (Luke 24:44-53; Ephesians 1:15-23; Acts 1:1-11) “He ascended into heaven and sits at the right…
Walther’s Works: Church Fellowship Dr. Martin Noland discusses C.F.W. Walther’s book, “Church Fellowship.” The highlight of the interview starts at 31:45…
The battle for our salvation was not brought about by the forging of plowshares into swords. The war for your redemption was not waged against flesh and blood but “but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness,
It has taken a little while to get things in order since taking over the organization and the blog, but things are beginning…
For three and a half years they followed Jesus. That’s what disciples do, they follow their teacher, they go where He goes, hear what He speaks, and learn what He teaches, receive what He gives, and do what He bids. The Life of a disciple is always one of going, hearing, learning, receiving and yes, even doing.
The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is…
I take that back, I really do enjoy a cup of coffee with my pastor. As long as our conversation stays within the…
A tornado swept through Delmont, SD yesterday and destroyed the church building of Zion Lutheran Church. I know Pastor Brian Bucklew, the pastor…
This article was written by Rev. Dr. Martin R. Noland, and was first published in the The Lutheran Clarion, a publication of The…
Circuit 1 of the Southern District has submitted an overture to its district to discontinue the use of “Easter” from the LCMS. You…
I absolutely love being a pastor. There isn’t a single thing I would change about what I do—not even the meetings (which often…
“Water, Blood, and Spirit Crying” (1 John 5:1-8) “Water, Blood, and Spirit Crying”: That’s the hymn we just sang (LSB 597). Listen again…
“God is Love.” (1 John 4:8) There is no love in the world except the love which comes from the Father. Anyone who does not love does not know the Father. The Father loves the Son. The Son loves you.
Brothers of John the Steadfast is again writing an article on the educational debt of Pastors. A couple of years ago, Pastor Matt…
A Pastoral Conversation on Homosexuality A great conversation on the Christ and Culture Podcast between Pastors Scott Stiegemeyer and Pastor Eric…
Martin Chemnitz, in his brilliant work The Two Natures in Christ, emphasizes the importance of using correct terminology to maintain, unadulterated, the doctrine…
Guest article by Pr. Bruce Timm. Previous articles, reasons 1-3, found here; reason 4 found here; reason 5 found here; reason 6 is…
While it is true that heresies are brought into the Church by the theological schools and the spiritual leaders, it is also true…
“We Love Because He First Loved Us” (1 John 4:1-21) Love, love, love. How often do we hear that word “love”! We use…
One of the most frequently abused gifts of God among Christians today is prayer. For some reason we’ve gotten this notion that prayer is…