Jesus Visited Doc Martin’s Surgery
In the British television show, Doc Martin, the newly arrived doctor in a small village is annoyed by villagers using the waiting room…
In the British television show, Doc Martin, the newly arrived doctor in a small village is annoyed by villagers using the waiting room…
The first time my Dad sent me out seeding alone, a feeling of pessimism overcame me. That night I said, “How can we…
It took me awhile to get used to it. I look around at my fellow church members and I see an overwhelming numbers…
I was scared. I wasn’t sure what I would say. Could I really be honest? I wanted to do it but wasn’t sure…
It’s that time of year again, time for people to set their New Year’s Resolutions. Usually they involve losing weight, quitting a bad…
It was bound to happen. This year it hit me earlier than it usual does. Christmas songs, decorations, crazy shoppers, Santa Claus and…
You may have heard teenagers say it; that was an Epic Fail. I have often uttered the words, I fail at life. I…
Associate Editor’s Note: What a great way to advertise the new CPH app! It happens like clockwork every three or four months. I…
For Pastor Appreciation Month, we are reposting this article on Supporting your Pastor. Have you ever taken someone for granted? As sinners…
Do you worry about what people think of you? Do you think people see you the way you want them to see you?…
Recently my wife and I were planning to attend a family weekend at her parents’ lake cabin. My two children were excited to…
I used to be nonchalant about the words “This is my body” and “This is my blood”. I understood and believed those words…
Should a congregation, synod, or denomination adopt a translation that is only intended to be in circulation for 10 to 15 years? The…
It was sometime in 2006, I was looking for a Lutheran Church to visit and possibly join. I grew up in an ELCA…
Since becoming a dad, one of my favorite things to do is listen to my daughter sing. She often messes up the lyrics…
If I am honest with myself, I have lived with anxiety all my life. Even as blessed as I am, I still worry…
Have you ever taken someone for granted? As sinners we all have. We take our spouses, parents, children, coworkers, and neighbor for granted…
I don’t like people. I’m antisocial, an introvert and I see nothing wrong with that. You won’t see me at the bar with…
I enjoy a good cup of coffee. A strong, dark roast is my preference. I would never buy ground coffee, only whole beans…
Heard on Issues, Etc. during the February 20 segment on catechesis, confession, and absolution, featuring Rev. Peter Bender, Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church…
The world we live in has a very narrow view of adultery. This view of adultery is the same view I had when…
Our son’s grade school and high school friend, Cameron, was killed in a car accident a couple of days ago. Of course, great…