Small Catechism Memory and Flash Cards in 11 English Translations
Small Catechism memory cards and flash cards are great tools for learning by heart and meditating on the truths of Scripture “which are…
Author: T. R. Halvorson
T. R. Halvorson was born in Sidney, Montana on July 14, 1953, baptized at Pella Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sidney, Montana on November 8, 1953, and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Williston, North Dakota in 1968. He and his wife, Marilyn, are members of Trinity Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Sidney, Montana. They have three sons and six grandchildren. T. R. farms at Wildrose, North Dakota, and is Deputy County Attorney in Sidney, Montana. He has been a computer programmer; and an author, conference speaker, instructor, and consultant to industry in online legal information. He is among the authors of the religion column in the Sidney Herald at Sidney, Montana. He is the Editor of LutheranCatechism.com.
Intinction Would Have Withdrawn the Word of Forgiveness from Me
Recently I attended the funeral of a major person in my life. The Sacrament of the Altar was administered. It was administered by…
A Layman’s Take on the Plastic Text of the New Testament — Part 3, Conclusion and Issues
Part 1 of this series set forth the premises and resolves of two overtures in the Convention Workbook 2016 of the Lutheran Church…
A Layman’s Take on the Plastic Text of the New Testament — Part 2, Dr. Kloha’s Paper
Part 1 of this series set forth the premises and resolves of two overtures in the Convention Workbook 2016 of the Lutheran Church…
Husband, Love your Wife with the Small Catechism
Adam fell down on his vocation as catechist of Eve. Ever since, husbands have had the tendency to default on their calling to…
Mission: Inreach, Outreach, and the Small Catechism
President Matthew Harrison of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod speaks about 40 years of declining membership in the synod. In his President’s…
Why I Am Voting for Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison for Synodical President
When my congregation designated me its lay delegate to the Montana District Convention of the LCMS last year, I did not know that…
A Layman’s Take on the Plastic Text of the New Testament – Part 1, Convention Overtures
The Convention Workbook 2016 of the Lutheran Church – Missouri synod contains these two overtures: 4-23 To Settle Prof. Jeffery Kloha Controversy 4-24…
Mission and Outreach: Mapping the Small Catechism against the Enemy’s Stock Lies
In its mission, the church always has run up against some recurring stock errors in the world’s thinking. These errors have a strong…
An Arch to Engage Young Children in the Divine Service
We can use Arch Books coordinated with the Lectionary to engage young children in the Divine Service. We can reap other significant benefits…
From Empire to Execution in Four Days – Why Jesus Is Rejected
Napoleon moved with his army through Switzerland. People hailed him everywhere with thunderous applause and cheers. He seemed unimpressed. Someone said, “Isn’t it…
God’s Word belongs in the home where we live. — A pastoral letter of Pastor Rolf Preus, March 2016.
The Word of God and worship in the home. All your questions – where, what, why, who, when, and how – are answered…
Unified Congregational Catechesis — Printer Ready, Aesthetically Pleasing
Pastor Michael Mohr, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Strasburg, Illinois (LCMS) has developed a complete program of congregational catechesis. This is a coordinated approach…
On My Heart, a Lutheran memory work program
Dr. Martin Luther said, “Let everyone know therefore, that it is his duty … to bring up his children above all things in…
Reactions to BJS Publication of “Catechesis: The Quiet Crisis.”
Here are some comments and questions from Lutherans on Facebook when they saw the post on LutheranCatechism.com titled, “Catechesis: The Quiet Crisis, in…
A Simple Weekly Catechism Reading Plan – With Bulletin Insert
Luther kept reading the Small Catechism every day. It is a prayer book, a meditation book, and a life book. It keeps offering…
Bulletin Inserts — Large Catechism Readings for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter
LutheranCatechism.com provides without charge bulletin inserts for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter that present readings from Luther’s Large Catechism. The selections are edited…
Can We Enjoy Life Amidst Decay and Destruction? — A pastoral letter of Pastor Rolf Preus, January 2016.
Look how much can arrive in a thin envelope, especially when we read it slowly. Following is a monthly pastoral letter of Rev….
Part 3 of 3 — Catechesis: The Quiet Crisis, by William E. Thompson
Part 3 Catechesis: The Quiet Crisis William E. Thompson Outline: Serialization Note: Part 1 Introduction Brothers of John the Steadfast gratefully acknowledge the…
Free the Catechism
My congregation recently ran into an obstacle concerning use of the 1986 LCMS English translation of Luther’s Small Catechism. This was not about…
Conference Registration Gifts Awarded — Still Time to Register for a Great Conference
The free conference registrations gifts from LutheranCatechism.com have been awarded. There still is time to register for this great BJS 2016 Conference. The…
Part 2 of 3 — Catechesis: The Quiet Crisis, by William E. Thompson
Part 2 Catechesis: The Quiet Crisis William E. Thompson Outline: Serialization Note: Part 1 Introduction Brothers of John the Steadfast gratefully acknowledge the…
Free — Conference Registration Gift to Next Three Registrants
The next three people who register for and attend the Brothers of John the Steadfast Conference, February 4-6, 2016, will receive free at…
The Catechism is Strategic — New Website: Lutheran Catechism
A new website, Lutheran Catechism, promoting the use of Luther’s catechisms went live January 4, 2016. As a new site, it is still small, but…
Part 1 of 3 — Catechesis: The Quiet Crisis, by William E. Thompson
Part 1 Catechesis: The Quiet Crisis William E. Thompson Outline: Serialization Note: Part 1 Introduction Brothers of John the Steadfast gratefully acknowledge the…