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“A Benediction At The Republican National Convention – Pr. Jim Roemke” issuesetc.org Podcast 1983 – July 16, 2024 Rev. Roemke, an LCMS pastor, who did an impersonation of Trump and then had a prayer and benediction to open the Republican National Convention has been on Issues, etc. quite a few times, dating back to 2008, … Continue reading Post Republican National Convention Interview with Rev. Roemke →

Mental health as a concept is used to justify not dealing with problems and also avoiding responsibilities—even divine ones like the vocation of being a husband, wife, or parent. But the mind is not like the body. The idea that not burdening the person with problems runs counter to how physical health is respected in … Continue reading Mental Health or Atrophy? →

The answer is not outward—to post a physical copy to read, observe, or notice externally—no matter the location. We are to post them on our heart—not stone, paper, or cardboard:    “Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart (Proverbs 3:3).” Only … Continue reading How about posting the Ten Commandments in churches? →

Gary Ray Branscome branscome.org Brethren, I do not want you to be unaware of the fact that all of our fathers were… baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea. (1Corinthians 10:1-2) In the verse just quoted Paul is drawing a parallel between the deliverance of the children of Israel from the power … Continue reading Baptized in The Red Sea →

Gregory P. Schulz Is the pope Catholic? That question used to provide a moment of tautological fellowship for all of us, but with one terse declaration from the current pope that good-humored moment has completely evaporated. In a recent network television interview Pope Francis declared to his American audience, “Conservatism is a suicidal attitude.”1 His … Continue reading Progressivism: The Fire Sale Philosophy of Hardhearted Prodigals →

LSB 940 Dr. Arnold Burron A look at verse 4: Thou art King of glory, Christ:Son of God, yet born of Mary;For us sinners sacrificed,And to death a tributary:First to break the bars of death,Thou has opened Heaven to faith. One line in verse four of this hymn is challenging, simply because the translator needed … Continue reading Hymn Explanation: Creator Spirit by Whose Aid →

The argument that because something is old and dated it must be devalued by default is quite a flimsy one. Clothing, cars, and style must appeal to the past. Things made up out of thin air, if they even truly exist, are nonsensical. But the theological argument that appeals to newness and popularity is even … Continue reading Retro or Retrograde →

Rev. Daniel Fleischer Since the fall into sin, every generation has had to deal with sin and with evil. The struggle begins within the individual himself because all people are born in sin and under the wrath of the holy God. Who among you reading this put your children on your knee to instruct them … Continue reading Redeemed, Restored, Forgiven →

Jonathan Rupprecht jhr12447@aol.com This question can mean two things. But here the question is not if you play an almost indispensable, “critical” role in a group of people who would have trouble functioning without you: family, church, job, team, etc. Rather it’s simply asking if you criticize a lot. But there too the question can … Continue reading Are You Critical? →

After prayerful consideration, we believe that it is our responsibility to review your job description with you. It has become apparent that your perception of your duties here at Concordia exceed the responsibilities for which you were hired. Your position xxxx is a staff position xxxx. It is also the responsibility of all staff members … Continue reading Text and Analysis of 2017 Document given to Concordia, St. Paul Employee →