The world says of marriage, “Brief is the joy, lasting the bitterness.†Let them say what they please; what God wills and creates is bound … Brief is the joy, lasting the bitterness.Read more
Marriage and Family
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Contraceptives are not…
There may be many ideas about whether contraceptives are good or not for the world. In this post, I seek to ignore that argument intentionally. … Contraceptives are not…Read more
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Trust God! Choose Life!
photo from Lutherans for Life Website for Life Sunday 2012 The following thoughts are not from Lutherans for Life. Their theme mentioned on this image … Trust God! Choose Life!Read more
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Turkey Cows?
Last night, Gideon, my oldest boy, now a fourth grader had an assignment which was given to encourage family participation. As a family, we were … Turkey Cows?Read more
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Pastoring as Mothers and Fathers
In the Epistle reading assigned for this coming Sunday in the three year LSB lectionary, we read these words about how Paul conducted himself among … Pastoring as Mothers and FathersRead more
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Increasing Happiness in their Blessings
The Historic Litany (a form of which appears in Lutheran Service Book on page 288) bids us to pray for many things which is one … Increasing Happiness in their BlessingsRead more
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Marriage–Living it
Many many words has been written about marriage. I know I have written my share. I surely will add more some day. But you know … Marriage–Living itRead more
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Pastor’s Wives: What to expect?
The expectations placed upon pastor’s wives are notorious, well at least among pastor’s wives. It used to be that the pastor’s beloved was assumed to … Pastor’s Wives: What to expect?Read more
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Poop: Mothers and Pastors
In chatting with a friend, I signed off by telling her we probably both should head back to our vocations. I am a pastor and … Poop: Mothers and PastorsRead more
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Mr. Popper’s Penguins: Movie Review
Article first published as Movie Review: Mr. Popper’s Penguins on Blogcritics. This last Friday, Gideon, my oldest boy who turns nine today, and I went … Mr. Popper’s Penguins: Movie ReviewRead more