People who are not well-instructed always pay more attention to the externals. The empty, vapid entertainment focus of many churches is blatant and cannot be taken seriously. The separation of form and content is impossible, despite the efforts of many. The seriousness of the Gospel cannot be maintained with the frivolity and temporariness of the … Continue reading Externals and Christ
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Christendom
John Kuhn Bleimaier Christendom: the most inclusive and most exclusive human social grouping. It is extraordinarily diverse, yet absolutely monolithic. Christendom includes individuals of every ethnicity and appearance. Yet it absolutely excludes the millions of people who do not recognize Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the sole pathway to eternal life. Christians: … Continue reading Christendom
Transcript of LCMS Emeritus Rev. Steve Lee Being Questioned by an Officer outside Ruby Freeman’s Home
The transcription and any errors in it are my own. Rev. Lee is wearing a Roman clergy collar (photo above is from the police body cam footage) and introduces himself as a pastor right away. He admits his is not working solely on his own behalf, but declines to identify the “folks” with whom he … Continue reading Transcript of LCMS Emeritus Rev. Steve Lee Being Questioned by an Officer outside Ruby Freeman’s Home
Fave of Evil
Evil cannot be explained away. It cannot be explained by rational or materialistic excuses. Yet, the same terror and horror Lucy Letby’s deeds evoke are carried out on a greater scale in abortion. Evil is a going against God, it is not a type or image—as in the movies. There is no human justice that … Continue reading Fave of Evil
Whyis theKingCobraOver-Engineered?
Roger Kovaciny Sometimes there is a creature that creates problems for both creationists and evolutionists to explain. One such is the king cobra. You have seen cobras on television, but the king cobra is a whole different breed of cat: The king cobra is a large and powerful snake, averaging 3.6-4 m (12-13 feet) in … Continue reading Whyis theKingCobraOver-Engineered?
Before You Head Off to College This Fall:How to Identify Which Religion Your Religious University Is Actually Teaching
Rev Gregory P Schulz, DMin, PhD As I wrote in my published article, Woke Dysphoria at Concordia, the Wokeism at our LCMS Concordias is "a potent cocktail of Progressivism, Neo-Pragmatism, and Marxism."https://christiannewsmissouri.com/2022/02/15/woke-dysphoria-at-concordia/Just a few months ago The Federalist reported that the Woke Marxist apparatus remains in place at Concordia University Wisconsin.https://thefederalist.com/2023/02/23/professor-banned-for-calling-out-racism-at-christian-university-negotiates-his-return/As Prof John McWhorter has … Continue reading Before You Head Off to College This Fall:How to Identify Which Religion Your Religious University Is Actually Teaching
Snowflake Adoption
No one fully loves this idea described by the PR term of “snowflake adoption,” but this IVF procedure has been extolled by some as a godly option to deal with leftover frozen embryos that the original parents do not want. This initially sounds loving and very pro-life, but it has some deeper theological problems, not … Continue reading Snowflake Adoption
2023 LCMS Synodical Convention Report
It was a privilege to serve as a voting delegate to the 2023 LCMS Convention in Milwaukee. There were 1,023 voting delegates, 160 delegates, 162 advisory representatives, and 150 special guests. The following were highlights of the week. The first highlight was that the vice-president and all the regional vice-presidents were reelected, though the rankings … Continue reading 2023 LCMS Synodical Convention Report
Questions and Answers on Life, Children, and Marriage
Must I have children? No. God does not require it, nor does having children save from sins or get one closer to Christ as a good work. However, God has joined the blessing of children to marriage and to the marital act. No human has the authority to separate these things God has joined together … Continue reading Questions and Answers on Life, Children, and Marriage
Social and Emotional Learning and the Christian School
ALLEN & JULIE QUIST Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is widely used in public schools and is now infiltrating private schools, including Christian schools. This article will examine the suitability of SEL in any school, and especially in Christian schools. But first we need to understand what SEL is. It is defined, at least in … Continue reading Social and Emotional Learning and the Christian School
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