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By Vanessa Rasanen Vanessa is one of the contributors over at Sisters of Katie Luther and we have invited her to tell her story on Steadfast Lutherans. Be sure to visit Solus Calamum Designs to see her amazing artwork. … Continue reading
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This post is the second on this topic. In order to read part I, go here: Luther on Vocation Part I Dr. Martin Luther often preached and taught regarding the doctrine of vocation. His sermons, particularly the collections known as the … Continue reading
In the sixteenth century Dr. Martin Luther’s teaching on the office of Christian priesthood liberated the laity from the servitude to an elite spiritual class of tonsured priests who did the really spiritual works on their behalf. However, having been … Continue reading
I like guns. It’s not a big secret. As a police officer I spend a lot of time around guns. I’m a life member of the National Rifle Association. I’m an advocate of concealed and open carry. In fact, … Continue reading
I was recently engaged in a conversation concerning vocation, ‘diakonia’ and the mercy work of the church. As the conversation progressed, I was able to articulate a framework that I find helpful when I think about these topics. Others found … Continue reading
Since the word “vocation” is thrown around so much, I have been trying to work out in my mind and through study of God’s Word how we may actually speak of and teach about vocation. The following reflects what I … Continue reading
As a parish pastor these last twenty-three years I have neglected preaching on stewardship. Don’t let this surprise you for the more my parishioners know me the more they see how I lack and need to be filled-up in … Continue reading
Saturday morning the alarm clock went off. Translation: It was a healthy bit after 8:00 and the kids were fighting about who was in who’s space while they watched TV. I wasn’t amused. Our three-year-old came in to inform us … Continue reading
Vocation: God’s Purpose for Your Daily Life Pr. Mark Sell discusses one of my favorite topics, vocation. I remember this and similar episodes helping to get me off the treadmill of American Evangelicalism. [podcast]http://wittenbergmedia.org/audio/Vocation_-_Sell.mp3[/podcast] Original Air Date: December, 26, 2004 … Continue reading
On Vocation The Doctrine of Vocation was extremely important in guiding me back to Biblical Christianity and away from pop American-Evangelicalism. This is Pastor Wilken’s monologue on the topic of, “how we find God’s will for our daily … Continue reading
I started writing this post about a month ago, and I stopped writing and almost forgot about it. But yesterday I read from the October 8th, 2012 issue of Christian News a response to Christianity Today’s “50 Women You Should … Continue reading
We Lutherans, who are heirs of Johann Sebastian Bach and so many other great composers of sacred music, certainly understand that various instruments can be used faithfully in the liturgical context to God’s glory. But what are some important considerations … Continue reading
We Lutherans speak a lot about vocation. In a nutshell, these are the various callings the Lord gives to each of His children to serve Him by serving one’s neighbor: one person might be at the same time a son, … Continue reading
This is going on RIGHT NOW, so it’s a bit late to announce it, but if someone has some free time or can have this going on in a window it might be worthwhile to watch at www.lutheranchurch.ca/video.php: Found on … Continue reading
Every so often one gets a little gift in life and the liturgy that makes you smile. I had just such a gift at the Divine Service yesterday. A few years ago our congregation conformed its new member transfer and … Continue reading
Each of the characters of the nativity bring to mind the work of the Brothers of John the Steadfast and reflecting devotionally on each of them will help us focus this Holy night on the gracious brother of a not … Continue reading
(Editor’s Note: About a month ago I chatted with Rev. Bill Cwirla, president of Higher Things and well known in the blogoshpere, even beyond Lutheran circles. He agreed to write for us on occassion. With the business of the conference … Continue reading
(Editor’s Note: Early on this website has included much in the way of theological critique. Our goal is to not only teach the Brothers (and others) how to critique bad theology and practice but to also proactively train the Brothers … Continue reading
A few of the comments to various stories about the synod convocation have asked for a description of what went on. The following is based on discussions with a pastor who attended. Overall, it was perceived by this person … Continue reading
Being steadfast in part means being vigilant, i.e. keeping watch. For the next three days it is crucial for steadfast laymen (and pastors) to keep watch on what is going on in St. Louis at the synod’s third theological convocation … Continue reading
Lay Lutherans and personal evangelism have a strained relationship. First, we are tempted to think that only pastors should witness for Christ. If asked about it in a quiz, however, we are good enough test takers to know that … Continue reading
In answer to Nicodemus’s query about God and being born again into His kingdom, Jesus reveals the persons, work, and relationship of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Thus, it is this one God in three persons whom … Continue reading
Part II, Article III: Of Chapters and Cloisters. 1] That chapters and cloisters [colleges of canons and communistic dwellings], which were formerly founded with the good intention [of our forefathers] to educate learned men and chaste [and modest] women, ought … Continue reading
Part II, Article II: Of the Mass. 1] That the Mass in the Papacy must be the greatest and most horrible abomination, as it directly and powerfully conflicts with this chief article, and yet above and before all other popish … Continue reading
Editor’s note – I spent today studying this paper. It was great and I would highly recommend everyone take the time to read it. It’s a long read, but well worth it. Here is a PDF. Strangers in Our Father’s … Continue reading