Be at Leisure: A Lutheran Approach to Outreach, 8. Invitation
We now move out one more ring, from the congregation, from the families of the congregation, from the straying members of the congregation,…
We now move out one more ring, from the congregation, from the families of the congregation, from the straying members of the congregation,…
Lutheran Reflections on The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation by Rod Dreher Rev. John A. Frahm III Rod…
Satan’s always working to confuse our theology. If he can’t knock us off the horse on one side, he’ll try to knock us…
The life of the baptized lay person today should look very similar to the life of the baptized in the sixteenth century. Most…
This post is the second on this topic. In order to read part I, go here: Luther on Vocation Part I Dr. Martin Luther…
In the sixteenth century Dr. Martin Luther’s teaching on the office of Christian priesthood liberated the laity from the servitude to an elite…
Real Men Don’t Eat Quiche was the title of a best-selling book by Bruce Feirstein published in 1982. Supposedly, a real man would…
How did the Christian faith come from my grandparents to my grandchildren? It came by mission, but not by missionalism. If this mission…
In keeping with the theology of the Old Testament, some Christian churches (including many Lutheran ones)[i] have retained the custom of referring to clergy…
There’s a ton of confusion in the Church today surrounding the pastoral office. Do we really even need pastors? What is he supposed to…
I was recently engaged in a conversation concerning vocation, ‘diakonia’ and the mercy work of the church. As the conversation progressed, I was…
LadyLike: Living Biblically is an outstanding collection of forty-four short essays which provide an unapologetically biblical perspective on matters significant to life in family,…
Spend much time at all among Lutherans and you’re likely to eventually hear the phrase “proper distinction of Law and Gospel”. This is something we cherish — the preaching of God’s Law equally balanced with the soothing words of His … Continue reading →
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My two best friends at church happen to be the wives of our pastors. I’m not sure how it happened exactly — perhaps it’s that we’re all around the same age. Or maybe that our kids are around the same age. … Continue reading →
Visiting those who are sick and facing death is part of my job as a pastor, and, frankly, I’m woefully inadequate. Thanks be…
When thinking back about evangelistic efforts from my past, I must admit that manipulation was a welcomed friend. It wasn’t broadcast as such,…
Since the word “vocation” is thrown around so much, I have been trying to work out in my mind and through study of…
Saturday morning the alarm clock went off. Translation: It was a healthy bit after 8:00 and the kids were fighting about who was…
Christians live in particular nations throughout the world. Each one is different. God works through the authority He established in the various forms…
We Lutherans speak a lot about vocation. In a nutshell, these are the various callings the Lord gives to each of His children…