Puddles of mercy greet me Do not jump over, they clamor Soak your shoes through Let your socks be saturated with grace You have cried … ThanksgivingRead more
Theology and Practice
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Work in order that you might share
In the epistle assigned for the coming Sunday in our three year lectionary, Paul writes these words about those who have decided to provide for … Work in order that you might shareRead more
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Whatever kills you makes you…
Stronger. I know my fingers have an affection for typos, but this is not a typo. I know Miss Clarkson,our nation’s first idol, disagrees. And … Whatever kills you makes you…Read more
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Why we like vacations
It might seem like a stupid question to you. Why do we like – dare I say love – vacations so much? One might suggest … Why we like vacationsRead more
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Evil and Death
Evil often looks so innocent. It seems to exist without causality. In fact, many times evil is so deceiving that people seek after it and … Evil and DeathRead more
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Why Christians Worship on Sunday
It took six days for God to lay out the heavens and the earth and everything that would fill them. On the seventh day, God … Why Christians Worship on SundayRead more
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Fight Local
It is actually something the people living in the most liberal areas of the country and in the most conservative areas of the country all … Fight LocalRead more
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Regular Prayer
I am not regular. No, I do not need a shrink. And you can keep your prunes. No, not even the Activia. I mean regular … Regular PrayerRead more
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An Indictment Against the American Church
These words ring out as an indictment against the American Christian Church. 2 Corinthians 8:15 As it is written, "Whoever gathered much had nothing left … An Indictment Against the American ChurchRead more
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What is the Augsburg Confession?
Our church today remembers that in 1530 on this day (June 25) the confessors presented the Augsburg confession as a exposition on the Christian faith. … What is the Augsburg Confession?Read more