I recently was with a pastor who said he liked to call church worth-ship. At first, I was interested. I am always up for a … Worth-shipRead more
Theology and Practice
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We Wait
Luther on Psalm 130:5: Therefore the psalmist says: “I wait for the Lord; that is, in this crying and cross-bearing I did not retreat or … We WaitRead more
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Billionaires against Babies
Billionaires tend to be very opinionated people. And they rarely agree on anything. But at a meeting last year, some of the world richest and … Billionaires against BabiesRead more
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Safer Sinning? The Pope and Condoms
Isn’t this always the way? Write something on how the Pope has remained steadfast of issues of sexuality and life, and next thing you know … Safer Sinning? The Pope and CondomsRead more
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Therefore encourage one another with THESE words.
What words? These words: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an … Therefore encourage one another with THESE words.Read more
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The issue is not the technology
Screens and projectors in the church. Okay. Everybody calm down.   Get a beer or a coffee or whatever you need. I know that one of … The issue is not the technologyRead more
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Walk through the Bible in a day?
This is what we attempted to do in the Kansas District on Saturday. And thanks to a masterful teacher of the Scripture (Dr. Reed Lessing), … Walk through the Bible in a day?Read more
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How God Loves
God is love. But what is love? The word love means many different things to many people. However, if we agree that God is love … How God LovesRead more
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Why Doctrine Matters: Original Sin
There is an idea running wild in our culture and, even most disturbing, in the visible church. It is the idea that doctrines ((The teachings … Why Doctrine Matters: Original SinRead more
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Honoring veterans and the One who gave them
Today, we marvel at the goodness of God in gifting us with men and women who have served the country we are blessed to live … Honoring veterans and the One who gave themRead more