Against Psychotherapy – For the Bible by Martin and Deidre Bobgan, Eastgate, 2024 This book is straightforward and the culmination of decades of research by the Bobgans, who have co-authored 26 books in total. It does not mince words and provides a clear, biblical admonition to see psychotherapy for what it is in precise scriptural … Continue reading Review of Against Psychotherapy – For the Bible
“Unity!” – Huh?
Jonathan Rupprecht I don’t know about you, but I’m getting more and more tired of hearing all these calls for “Unity!” floating around. Republicans are praised for achieving new unity; Democrats are cautioned about their new need for unity; America definitely needs more unity to patch up our “deeply divided” country. And oh yes, we … Continue reading “Unity!” – Huh?
RNC official blames ‘hateful, antisemitic people’ for response to Sikh prayer
The claim that all religions worship the same God is somewhat more acceptable in a false religion, but not in Christianity. There is only one God, but the incompatible names, doctrines, and ways taught to please Him are at odds. Only Jesus, God’s only begotten Son, reveals the grace and mercy of God fully. All … Continue reading RNC official blames ‘hateful, antisemitic people’ for response to Sikh prayer
God gives us a great blessing today!
Pastor Elder McCants Holy Cross Lutheran Church San Antonio, TX In Number 6:24-26, you and I have a great blessing from God to help us through this day, and every day, we face life with all of its challenges and difficulties. God said to Moses, "Tell Aaron and his sons, 'This is how you are … Continue reading God gives us a great blessing today!
Gospel Reductionism
Rev. Micheal Strong What does that fancy phrase mean and why should I care? It isn’t a common term. Many people within my church body, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, and most people outside of the LC—MS have never heard it. But it expresses a teaching that is contrary to the orthodox Christian faith. The “Christian … Continue reading Gospel Reductionism
Emulate The Cloud Of Witnesses
Rev. Daniel Fleischer Parents have long ago passed from time to eternity. The house in which I was born is gone. Another in which I lived is now replaced by a parking lot. The high school from which I graduated no longer exists. I cannot go home again. I can dream, but not recapture the … Continue reading Emulate The Cloud Of Witnesses
Is it Wrong to Display the American Flag in a Church?
First, the Bible itself does not mention flags or church decorations, so we must think through the reasoning for allowing or disallowing a particular flag in a church building. It would be strange to have an American flag in a church located in a country that is not America! But within the borders of America, … Continue reading Is it Wrong to Display the American Flag in a Church?
Contemplating a Presidential Proclamation Designating “Gluttony Month” & “Sloth Month”
John Kuhn Bleimaier In general, presidential proclamations are a cheap political gimmick. When the chief executive designates the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day that is a cost-free public relations stunt which shoves up approval ratings and provides feel-good vibes to a select group. No harm done... right? However, a presidential proclamation … Continue reading Contemplating a Presidential Proclamation Designating “Gluttony Month” & “Sloth Month”
Post Republican National Convention Interview with Rev. Roemke
“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 or Atrophy?
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?
