What is Considered Mentally Ill in Our Crazy Society Today?
I don’t know if this is boldly speaking the truth in love or failing to heed Proverbs 26:4, “Answer not a fool according…
Month: July 2017
“Inseparable!” (Sermon on Romans 8:28-39, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Inseparable!” (Romans 8:28-39) Do you ever worry that God has given up on you? That he’s finally had enough and is ready to…
Gospel Notes for The Eighth Sunday after Trinity
The Gospel Notes for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity from the Lutheran Service Book’s One-Year Lectionary is now available. You may download the…
Lambs at Pasture for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity
Lambs at Pasture for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity and its Answer Key are now available for download. The repetitive nature of Lambs at…
Book Review: “Beauty and Catechesis” by Rev. Gaven M. Mize
Rev. Gaven Mize’s new book, Beauty and Catechesis, is a wonderful gift to the Church. Published by Grail Quest Books, Beauty and Catechesis…
Left and Right, Old and Young
The continuum of left versus right in American politics is often an oversimplification and obfuscation, as the battle lines shift from issue to…
Gospel Notes for The Seventh Sunday after Trinity
The Gospel Notes for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity from the Lutheran Service Book’s One-Year Lectionary is now available. You may download the…
Lambs at Pasture for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity
Lambs at Pasture for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity and its Answer Key are now available for download. The repetitive nature of Lambs at…
The Problem with Edgy, Cool, and Hip Theology
It seems that every generation has to push the envelope. What was taboo yesterday is acceptable today. Up until the 1970’s TV shows wouldn’t…
Who is your favorite pastor?
Who is your favorite pastor? This question gets asked a lot and in different forums. And the answers are just as numerous. “I…
A Tiny Error Overthrows the Whole Teaching
“A little yeast leavens the whole lump.” Galatians 5:9 In Dr. Luther’s commentary on this verse, we may observe his typical approach in…
Love, Homosexuality, and Christianity – Do Ask, Do Tell
If you have paid attention to the news over the last several years you have noticed that there has been a lot of…
Gospel Notes for The Sixth Sunday after Trinity
The Gospel Notes for the Sixth Sunday after Trinity from the Lutheran Service Book’s One-Year Lectionary is now available. You may download the…
Lambs at Pasture for the Sixth Sunday after Trinity
Lambs at Pasture for the Sixth Sunday after Trinity and its Answer Key are now available for download. The repetitive nature of Lambs at…
Time Running Out – Three Estates Conference in Denver, CO
Want to make sense of the world around you? Want to understand how your family fits into everything? What about the Church? Come…
The Role of Human Experience In Reading The Written Word of God
I remember a pastor at seminary giving us the terrible advice that you shouldn’t preach against abortion because you will have members who…
Your Family As Impetus For Daily Prayer
Throughout my twenties, I remained unmarried. That wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. I was able to pursue my education without other distractions. Serving…
“Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest” (Sermon on Matthew 11:25-30 and Romans 7:14-25a, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest” (Matthew 11:25-30; Romans 7:14-25a) “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden,…
Gospel Notes for The Fifth Sunday after Trinity
The Gospel Notes for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity from the Lutheran Service Book’s One-Year Lectionary is now available. You may download the…
Lambs at Pasture for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity
Lambs at Pasture for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity and its Answer Key are now available for download. The repetitive nature of Lambs at…
The Devil Hates Your Good Works
The devil hates your good works for three reasons. First, the Father of lies hates your good works because good works, by necessity,…
The Fear of the Lord
“Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord” (Ps. 34:11). Do you fear the Lord? “Why…
“A Sword, a Cross, and a Life” (Sermon on Matthew 10:34-42, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“A Sword, a Cross, and a Life” (Matthew 10:34-42) Today Jesus tells us that he came to bring us three things: “A Sword,…