• Home
  • Organization
    • Who is John the Steadfast?
    • History of the Organization
    • Editorial and Staff
    • About our Header Graphic
    • Our Comment Policy
    • Sisters of Katie Luther
    • Promote Brothers of John the Steadfast
    • Past Conferences
      • 2016 BJS Conference
      • 2015 BJS Conference
      • 2013 BJS Conference
      • 2012 BJS conference
    • Contact Us
  • The Confessions
    • What are the Lutheran Confessions
    • Confessions Reading Plans
  • Media
    • Steadfast on Youtube
    • Steadfast Throwdown
  • Steadfast Press
    • Advent Devotions
    • Gospel Notes
    • Lambs at Pasture
    • Lenten Devotions
    • Other Books
    • Steadfast in the Parish
  • Other Quality Content
    • ACELC
    • BIBEL
    • Book of Concord Online
    • Bugenhagen Conference
    • Clerical Errors Podcast
    • Diatheke Blog
    • Gottesdienst
    • Issues Etc.
    • Lutheran Liturgical Congregations Listing
    • Lutheran Pundit
    • Lutheran Reformation (LCMS)
    • Lutheran Treasures of Old Missouri
    • Musings of a Circuit Riding Parson
    • The Word Endures Podcast
    • Word Fitly Spoken

Category: Highlighted Articles

Put articles in this category to have them appear on the sidebar.

Lutherans In Africa Trip to Southwest Michigan is Fruitful, by Pr. Rossow

The marine layer from Lake Michigan, the dunes and the sandy soil make Southwest Michigan a cornucopia of various fruits: apples, peaches, raspberries…

Posted On 7 May 2014

A Great Place to Order Classic, Rich, Historical Parish Certificates, by Pr. Rossow

I just finished signing about 30 of the most beautiful and meaningful confirmation certificates I have ever seen. They are from Agnus Dei…

Posted On 30 Apr 2014

Anybody Else “Mercied” Out? by Pr. Rossow

Is anybody else “mercied” out? I know I am. I and the parish I serve embraced the three-fold ministry emphasis of synod (witness/mercy/life)…

Posted On 24 Apr 2014

Dear Pastor, Why Don’t We Give More to Synod? by Pastor Rossow

I recently got an email from an older member who asked me why our commitment to the synod in our annual budget is…

Posted On 24 Apr 2014

Another Reason to Have the Corpus on the Cross, by Pr. Rossow

We have all heard it from our protestant friends and sometimes even from our Lutheran acquaintances – “Why do you have Jesus on…

Posted On 18 Apr 201418 Apr 2014

Trying Out Rev. Bremer from the ACELC Speakers Bureau in Naperville, by Pr. Rossow

The pastors and elders of the congregation I serve, Bethany Lutheran Church in Naperville, Illinois, are interested enough in joining the ACELC as…

Posted On 3 Apr 2014

Rock Star Pastor Fisk Ascends into Heaven, by Pr. Rossow

We here at BJS have obtained the attached still photo that shows the rock star pastor ascending into heaven just after breaking ground…

Posted On 1 Apr 20141 Apr 2014

Ironic Timing to Promote Concordia University System Sunday, by Pr. Rossow

The Concordia University System (CUS) is a mess from the standpoint of hiring faculty, program expansion and confessing the faith to the world….

Posted On 7 Mar 2014

Opportunity for One on One Time with a Missionary, by Pr. Rossow

On Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, February 18-19, Pastor James May and I will be traversing the southern Michigan, northern Indiana and…

Posted On 11 Feb 2014

Final Details on the Two Regional Conferences Supported by BJS, by Pr. Rossow

We are taking a break from our national conference this year and helping to underwrite two regional conferences. One is next week in…

Posted On 7 Feb 20148 Feb 2014

A Wardog Takes a Bite Out of St. Louis Seminary Prof Kloha, by Pr. Rossow

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Professor Jeffrey Kloha delivered a paper last year to a theological conference in Germany concerning the status of the…

Posted On 5 Feb 20146 Feb 2014

Two Regional Conferences to Replace the BJS Conference this Year, by Pr. Rossow

In place of our annual conference, BJS is helping to underwrite a couple of one day conferences across the country in Fairview Heights,…

Posted On 21 Dec 2013

Boise is not a State and “Relationship” is not in the Bible, by Pr. Rossow

One of my hobbies is watching college football and basketball (Go Hawkeyes!). A few years ago I saw a clever poster at a…

Posted On 22 Nov 2013

Mens Breakfast Group Pledges $1,200 for the New Lutheran Center in Africa, by Pr. Rossow

The capital campaign for Lutherans In Africa (LIA) new Lutheran Center in Nairobi, Kenya continues to raise funds all around the world and from mission-minded folks…

Posted On 6 Nov 2013

President Emeritus’ Latest Commentary Shows the Church-Growthers’ Fear Over the Election, by Pr. Rossow

Most would agree that there are at least two “camps” in the LCMS: 1) the confessional group that sees the Lutheran Confessions as…

Posted On 20 Jun 201320 Jun 2013

Grading President Harrison’s First Term: A-, by Pr. Rossow

In light of the recent encouragement of District President Linnemann of the Northwest District, to unseat President Matthew Harrison and replace him with…

Posted On 10 Jun 201313 Feb 2015

Listen Live to the “Vigil for Africa” from Naperville and Nairobi, by Pr. Rossow

The Brothers of John the Steadfast are joining up with Lutherans in Africa to support the building of a new Lutheran Center in…

Posted On 31 May 201331 May 2013

Rev. Jonathan Fisk to Host a Live, Worldwide Prayer Vigil for the Lutherans in Africa Capital Campaign, by Pr. Rossow

The Vigil for Africa will be a live, worldwide event involving as many congregations as possible in a single worship service. Join us…

Posted On 3 May 20135 May 2013

The Dummies Guide to Preaching Sanctification, by Pr. Rossow

Here are ten simple points to remember in the current raging debate in the LCMS over preaching sanctification. They are sort of a…

Posted On 1 May 20131 May 2013

Grieving Right in Massachusetts, A Lesson for the LCMS, by Pr. Rossow

Both BJS political commentators are on the road at confessional conferences. Charlie Henrickson is on the road to Minneapolis for the ACL conference…

Posted On 17 Apr 201317 Apr 2013

Call for 8th Grade Teacher Candidates at Bethany Lutheran Church and School – Naperville, Illinois, by Pr. Rossow

Our eighth grade teacher is retiring this year and so we are looking for prospects to call or hire and then colloquize. Bethany…

Posted On 8 Apr 2013

Three Dollars for Each Year Since the Reformation, by Pr. Rossow

In just one week we raised $3,500 to help colloquize pastor Matt Richard into the LCMS. We only need $1,500 more to reach…

Posted On 2 Apr 20132 Apr 2013

So this Theological Terrorist Holds a Gun to My Head and Says I Must Choose Between Good Friday and Easter… by Pr. Rossow

One can imagine all sorts of interesting BJS headlines when one is sitting in his study on Good Friday waiting to hear confessions….

Posted On 29 Mar 2013

Steadfast In Colloquy — Call for Donations for a New LCMS Pastor, by Pr. Rossow

At BJS we are familiar with deep discussions about theology. Many conversations occur online between our authors and readers over the distinctives that…

Posted On 22 Mar 20132 Apr 2013

New Confessional Diocese Born in Finland, by Pr. Rossow

The Rev. Tapani Simojoki has heart-warming news to report from Finland. A conservative Lutheran diocese has been born in Finland. It grew out of…

Posted On 22 Mar 201322 Mar 2013

Posts navigation

Previous 1 2 3 4 Next

Gospel Notes

Lambs at Pasture

Accessibility Options

  • Pastor Joshua Scheer (Editor-in-Chief)
  • Pastor Jacob Deal
  • Dr Paul Edmon
  • T. R. Halvorson
  • Pastor Ryan Loeslie
  • Pastor Johannes Nieminen
  • Dr. Matthew Phillips
  • Pastor Andrew Richard
  • Guest Articles
  • Past Authors

RSS Sisters of Katie Luther

Featured Items

  • Proposed Catechism Explanation Revision
  • Notes on the Liturgy
  • Kloha / Montgomery Debate
  • Gospel Notes for the One-Year Lectionary
  • Luther's Lectionary Notes
  • An Explanation of Closed Communion
  • Redeeming Holy Days ...
  • Establishing the Family Altar
  • Spiritual Headship
  • Dr. Barry's "What About" series
  • Luther Sayings

Recent Comments

  • Rev. Dan Vines on Who Causes Division and Offense?
  • Dennis Parham on The Lutheran Confessions – Why Do We Still Bother?
  • Marc DiConti on The Lutheran Confessions – Why Do We Still Bother?
  • Jordan on Communion Practice: Evangelical or Legalistic, Ecumenical or Sectarian
  • Rev. Michael Mueller on Update on CUW – Synod Visitation coming
  • Rev. Michael Mueller on Concordia Texas – secession from the LCMS?
  • David Rosenkoetter on Update on CUW – Synod Visitation coming
  • Pastor Joshua Scheer on Update on CUW – Synod Visitation coming
  • David Rosenkoetter on Update on CUW – Synod Visitation coming
  • Dennis G Parham on More from Concordia Wisconsin… not following rules for due process
August 2022
M T W T F S S
« Jun    
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293031  
Privacy Policies

Go to Homepage. © 2022 . All Rights Reserved.
  • Home
  • Organization
    • Who is John the Steadfast?
    • History of the Organization
    • Editorial and Staff
    • About our Header Graphic
    • Our Comment Policy
    • Sisters of Katie Luther
    • Promote Brothers of John the Steadfast
    • Past Conferences
      • 2016 BJS Conference
      • 2015 BJS Conference
      • 2013 BJS Conference
      • 2012 BJS conference
    • Contact Us
  • The Confessions
    • What are the Lutheran Confessions
    • Confessions Reading Plans
  • Media
    • Steadfast on Youtube
    • Steadfast Throwdown
  • Steadfast Press
    • Advent Devotions
    • Gospel Notes
    • Lambs at Pasture
    • Lenten Devotions
    • Other Books
    • Steadfast in the Parish
  • Other Quality Content
    • ACELC
    • BIBEL
    • Book of Concord Online
    • Bugenhagen Conference
    • Clerical Errors Podcast
    • Diatheke Blog
    • Gottesdienst
    • Issues Etc.
    • Lutheran Liturgical Congregations Listing
    • Lutheran Pundit
    • Lutheran Reformation (LCMS)
    • Lutheran Treasures of Old Missouri
    • Musings of a Circuit Riding Parson
    • The Word Endures Podcast
    • Word Fitly Spoken