God gives us disciples many encouraging words about prayer. Teach us how. Luke 11:1 Pray without ceasing. 1 Thes. 5:17 Acts 6:4 Go to the mountain top to pray Mk 6:46 Mt 6:6 Always to pray and not lose heart Luke 18:1 If someone is Suffering? Let him pray. Jas 5:13 The Biggie! Matthew 6:7-8 … Continue reading Pray Rightly with Understanding
Formed and Fashioned by the Creator
Rev. Daniel Fleischer “…Be fruitful and multiply…” (Genesis 1:28). [It is the will and blessing of the Creator God that husband and wife populate the earth]. “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one’s … Continue reading Formed and Fashioned by the Creator
An Important Book to Read for LCMS’ Past and Future
Rediscovering the Issues Surrounding the 1974 Concordia Seminary Walkout, ed. Ken Schurb (CPH, 2023) This book is not a historical tome, but deals with the root theological issues that led to the division and seminary walkout—which still trouble the LCMS to this day. Some were dealt with in an outward way, and many were not … Continue reading An Important Book to Read for LCMS’ Past and Future
Mary was Not Always a Virgin: A Pastoral Argument
If not for tradition, and some questionable overly-saccharin sentiment, I doubt any reasonable person would read the Scriptures and think Mary was not a normally married woman after Jesus was conceived. The issue is not whether Mary had children. It is possible and still common to be a married person, having normal conjugal uniting, and … Continue reading Mary was Not Always a Virgin: A Pastoral Argument
Free Speech
People enslaved to sin cannot be truly free, even in speaking. So, “free speech” to the world has become a free-for-all. It means saying whatever you want, no matter how hurtful, untruthful, or harmful. But that is an immoral way to define speech. Without the Lord’s freedom, which is from sin—not the permission to be … Continue reading Free Speech
Externals and Christ
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
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?
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