Most people on this Reformation Day will not read the 95 Theses that Luther posted on the door of the Castle Church. If they have … The Third Thesis (of the 95)Read more
Theology and Practice
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The One Little Word That Fells the Devil
You know the hymn. You probably sang it this morning: Though devils all the world should fill All eager to devour us. We tremble not … The One Little Word That Fells the DevilRead more
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Morning Prayer–Psalm 70
Start your day off with prayer. A devotion will be posted six days a week. On Sunday, there is no devotion posted since we gather … Morning Prayer–Psalm 70Read more
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Corporate Confession
Usually when this term is used in our context, it is used to speak about the rite of confession on Sunday morning which begins (technically … Corporate ConfessionRead more
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Dismissing a Pastor “for Any Reason”
This last Monday, I was honored to present a paper on this topic at the Kansas District Fall Pastors’ Conference. I wanted to share it … Dismissing a Pastor “for Any Reason”Read more
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10-14-2012 is Coming Out Sunday!
If you did not know, October 11, 2012 was set aside by the homosexual community as Coming Out Day. It is a day set aside … 10-14-2012 is Coming Out Sunday!Read more
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Hooking up with Jesus
It is sadly common behavior in our day: hooking up. For those who do not know (blessed are you), the term refers to a casual … Hooking up with JesusRead more
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What is this chart about?
What is this a chart of? Do you have a guess? National Debt? Number of widgets produced in the USA? Dollars in your bank account? … What is this chart about?Read more
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7 Habits–Confessing the Faith
Listen to the following two verses from the Psalms: Psalm 66:16 Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he … 7 Habits–Confessing the FaithRead more
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Pastors and Evolution
I am about to generalize. I apologize in advance to those accused who are not in need of the correction I seek to offer brother … Pastors and EvolutionRead more