Great Stuff — ULC – Of Woundedness, Trials, Trust and Faith
Found over on BuildULC.org: By Oliver Young – a perspective from a long-time member of University Lutheran Chapel A quick Google search…
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Great Stuff – Reformation of Suffering
Suffering. The many explanations are pretty much a pile of rubbish. People suffer on without consolation. The explanations more or less just pile…
Why I joined the ACELC.
Last night I received a phone call from Rev. Dan Bremer informing me that the ACELC has accepted my associate membership to the…
The LCMS: A Heterodox Church Body
Pastor Jeremy Rhode, being a theologian of the cross, calls a thing what it is in this recent Issues, Etc. 24 segment discussing,…
“A Prayer to the God Who Acts” (Sermon on Isaiah 64:1-9, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“A Prayer to the God Who Acts” (Isaiah 64:1-9) Today is the First Sunday in Advent, the first day of a brand new…
ACL / Luther Academy – Marriage, Sex, and Gender in the Lutheran Church Today
As found on the Lutheran Calendar here. Mark your calendars for this event! The Association of Confessional Lutherans and The…
Things your pastor’s wife wishes you knew – Guest post by Holly Scheer
This is a collection of sentiments from all of my sisters in Christ that I have met over the years. Please know that…
ACELC — Are the Errors We Face Serious?
Here is the latest email blast from the ACELC: It is Sunday morning, I have a few minutes before church begins, and…
Great Stuff — Talking Sheep: The Role of the Laity in the Church
Found over on Bible Beer and Babies written by Vanessa Rasanen: I’ve never been known for my tact. I rarely say the…
Why Do I Grovel beneath Pastors?
The former President of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod is decrying clergy dominance. The FiveTwo network is calling on people to become…
Great Stuff — How I Became a… Church Growth Disciple
Found over on InternetMonk, written by Mike Bell: First of all a confession. The title is really just an attention grabber, and…
BW Teigen Reformation Lectures — Lutheranism and Apologetics
This past week Bethany Lutheran College held its annual BW Teigen Reformation Lectures. The theme was “Lutheranism and Apologetics.” Retired Bethany Prof. Allen…
Redeeming Holy Days from Pagan Lies: All Hallows’ Eve in the Mediaeval Church and the Reformation
On All Hallows’ Eve 1517 a monk named Martin Luther posted a list of points for discussion and debate at the University of…
Strategic Defense of Justification: Recognize Recurring Theosis
This article is a layman’s plea to confessional Lutheran pastors, theologians, and doctors to consider the myriad of challenges to the doctrine upon…
Hey Fivetwo, There’s No “Me” in SacraMEnt (Well, Close Enough)
Visiting those who are sick and facing death is part of my job as a pastor, and, frankly, I’m woefully inadequate. Thanks be…
Lego Bricks and Apologetics: Imagination, Art, and Sub-Creation, Part 1
Part 1 Fantasy remains a human right: we make in our measure and in our derivative mode, because we are made: and not…
Great Stuff — St. Silas (North Liberty, IA) Now Having Sunday School
Found over on stSilasLutheran.org; we previously posted an announcement of this new mission start (parts shown below). It’s great to see the growth…
First Church of Authenticity and Trends
…is it just me, or is this title hopelessly contradictory? And yet, this is the message that countless congregations endeavor to send to…
Is Manipulation Ever Loving?
When thinking back about evangelistic efforts from my past, I must admit that manipulation was a welcomed friend. It wasn’t broadcast as such,…
Today’s Evils
Christ our Lord spoke to His disciples saying, “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient…
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — Words on the Loose in the Vineyard of the Lord
Israel was a vine out of Egypt brought forth by her beloved and planted in the land promised to her fathers. She was planted in good land, land flowing with milk and honey, land tilled by the Lord Himself. The rocky soil was turned over, the gentiles with their gods of stone cast out. There was nothing she lacked.
Vision Casting
Christ our Lord says, “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of…
Youth Work I-C: Organization and the Family-Youth
[To read the introductory post on this topic, as much of this advice builds upon and flows from the principles laid out in…
God doesn’t love you for who you are.
Have you ever asked someone why they love you? Have you ever heard someone in a relationship say “He loves me for who…
“Following Jesus with St. Matthew” (Sermon on Matthew 9:9-13, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Following Jesus with St. Matthew” (Matthew 9:9-13) On the church year calendar, September 21 is the day for commemorating St. Matthew, Apostle and…