Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — Getting Jesus’ Gifts in this Deserted Place
August 3, 2014 — Proper 13 Sermon Text: Matthew 14:13-21 Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from God our Father and…
Month: July 2014
Trinity: Sitting in the Biggest Corner Ever
A mother ordered her naughty son to sit in a corner. After a few minutes, he told his mother, “I’m sitting down on…
Steadfast Throwdown — Round 20
Round 20 of Steadfast Throwdown has now been published! It includes the following: CATECHISM SERIES, PART 8 (link) In this part of…
Just who should come to teach at our Seminaries?
See the press release which mentions that Dr. Daisy Machado teaches at Union Theological Seminary, but fails to mention the fact that she…
BJS Holds Church Growthers Ransom for One Million Comments, by Pr. Rossow
“Church Growthers, release your home spun creeds and liturgies, your felt needs, your sermons on ten keys to do this or that and…
What is a “Confessional Lutheran”?
Simple Answer: Someone whose religion is in congruence with the canonical Scriptures and the Lutheran confessions found in the “Book of Concord.” The…
The Eight-Letter, Four-Letter Word
When I was in seminary, I went to dinner with some family friends. The conversation eventually turned to what I was learning in…
Great Stuff — Does Greater Church Attendance And Communion Reception Make A Better Christian?
Great Stuff found over on Pastor Matt Richard’s blog: Question: Are Christians who advocate for faithful church attendance and advocate to receive…
A Fat and Lazy Church
I recently returned from Madagascar where I, Professor John Pless, Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, and Rev. Evan Goeglein, taught a group of Malagasy pastors…
Church Art Glorifies God and Serves Christians
Faith Lutheran Church in Wylie recently commissioned the artist Ken Spirduso to paint an altar painting for our congregation. We decided on a…
Press Release — New Mission Plant — Tradition is the New Innovation
Here is a “press release” that just came across my desk that shows a new mission congregation in Moscow, Idaho. This mission plant…
Steadfast Media Pick of the Week — The Good Samaritan
The Good Samaritan
I thought the study of “The Good Samaritan” with Dr. Lane Burgland this week was interesting. I’ve also added some other studies on this parable.
Great Stuff — I wish the liturgy were more accessible. . .
Another great post over on Pastoral Meanderings by Pastor Peters: “Wow! That is a lot to take for someone who has had…
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — God is Hiding Right Where He Said
Sermon Text: Matthew 13:44-52 July 27, 2014 Grace, mercy, and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord…
WON ME FROM ALL SINS, FROM DEATH, AND FROM WHO…?
Perhaps you have heard the latest from Religious News Services reporting the recent decision of the Anglican…
Well at Least We’re not Debating Whether or not Jesus was/is Divine
Dr. Dale Meyer, current president of Concordia Seminary, relates that one of Dr. Dean Wenthe’s favorite stories was of a cab ride he…
God, my loving Savior sends them…
Often the topic of how God governs all things comes up in parish life during suffering and struggles. Questions will arise about God…
Can There Be Peace in the Summertime?
“They look so peaceful sleeping. Don’t they?” I remember speaking these words to my wife about our children. After praying, we lay them…
Steadfast on Campus — Why Remain a Lutheran in College? A Few Answers from Our Students
A couple years ago I began asking our college students to be featured in our church newsletter. This was to help the members…
“The Parable of the Weeds and the Wheat” (Sermon on Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“The Parable of the Weeds and the Wheat” (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43) Last week we heard the Parable of the Sower, from Matthew 13….
Great Stuff — Book Review: Great Commission, Great Confusion, or Great Confession?
A book review by Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller found over on blogia: Great Commission, Great Confusion, or Great Confession: The Mission of the…
Steadfast Media Pick of the Week — Dr. Montgomery Responds to Crossan
Dr. John Warwick Montgomery responds on Issues Etc. to the arguments in the interview with Dr. John Dominic Crossan of the Jesus Seminar.
Our Troops Armed with the Truth Thanks to Your Contributions
Many thanks from Ch. James Buckman and Deaconess Carolyn Brinkley to all of you who have so graciously and generously responded to the…
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — Grace Reigns Over Wheat and Weeds Alike
Sermon text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 July 20, 2014 Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our…
WMLTblog — Dispute Resolution Meetings This Fall
Found over on WMLTblog: It is quite unique among Christian denominations, in use since 1992 when the LCMS convention adopted Res. 5-01B…