Steadfast in Society: Ante Bellum
On April 12th 1861 one of the most famous battles in American History began and opened up the flood gates to the bloodiest…
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Pastor Gaven Mize
Overture: “To Provide Guidance on Participation in Interfaith and Joint Worship Services” (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
[On Sunday the following overture was adopted, unanimously, both by my congregation and our circuit forum, to be submitted to the LCMS Convention…
President Harrison’s Video on the Newtown, Conn., Statement of Unity and Pastoral Letters (posted by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
President Harrison’s Video on the Newtown, Conn., Statement of Unity and Pastoral Letters “LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison summarizes the events following the…
A Statement of Unity and Pastoral Letters on the Newtown Tragedy (posted by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
[“A Statement of Unity” and “Pastoral Letters on the Newtown Tragedy” today have been issued by Pastor Rob Morris, District President Timothy Yeadon,…
Kieschnick and Benke comment on Newtown (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
Yesterday both former Synod President Gerald Kieschnick and current Atlantic District President David Benke made public comment on the Newtown situation, Kieschnick in…
LCMS Newtown story hits the national media (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
The national media have picked up on LCMS President Matthew Harrison’s response to the participation of Pastor Robert Morris in an interfaith prayer…
Thoughts from a Young Pastor
I’m a young Pastor. I’m not apologetic about it. It is what it is. I haven’t been through the wars. I haven’t seen…
Steadfast in Society: Poprah
Nothing calls for confession quite like getting caught red handed. At least that is what Lance Armstrong is coming to learn. The 7…
Pr. Mize’s Meditation for New Year’s Eve
Meditation on New Years Eve Scripture Reading: Romans 6:1-4: What shall we say then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may…
Steadfast in Society: Aesthetics as Catechesis
“These are not floor plans but explorations of forms that distinguish relationship between congregation, presider, and the transcendent.” –Father Gilbert Sunghera Ahhhh, the…
Steadfast in Society: The Liturgy of Death
Lutheran theology is hard. Most of all for culture. Even other denominations have a hard time delving deep into the beautiful and rich…
Steadfast in Society: Plan B becomes Plan A
Here it is folks! Lives ending to rousing applause. Why? For the sake of reducing teen pregnancy in the State of New York….
Steadfast in Society: On Suffering
There is nothing quite like the sweet stench of being reminded just how human you are! It is one thing to proclaim that…
Steadfast in Society: A Gold for God
I must admit that like most of America I watched every moment of the Women’s team and individual gymnastics. What these women are…
Asinus Asinum Fricat
Good grief! I don’t know about the rest of the faithful readers of BJS, but if you have had your eye on any…
Steadfast Citizens — Christians and the Bill of Rights
Christians live in particular nations throughout the world. Each one is different. God works through the authority He established in the various forms…