The article below speaks of one bishop saying that despite falling attendance numbers, he will not welcome lukewarm Catholics into his parish with open arms. … Lutheran Laodiceans?Read more
Theology and Practice
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Separate
Separate Phones. Separate Facebook Profiles. Separate Cars. Separate Dreams. Separate Friends. Separate Bank Accounts. Separate Vacations. Separate Computers. Separate areas in a house. Is it … SeparateRead more
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Juan Williams: a bigot or a human?
The second commandment says, “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord, your God.” We pray “Hallowed be thy name.” This is the point … Juan Williams: a bigot or a human?Read more
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Kissed at the communion rail?
Look at these two pictures. One is quite old. Painted in 1516. The other is quite new. Painted in the last few years. The style … Kissed at the communion rail?Read more
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Sanctification: Response or Reality?
Sanctification is not really about response to the Gospel in the sense that I so often hear it talked about. Sanctification is not something we … Sanctification: Response or Reality?Read more
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Legend, Lunatic, Liar, or Politician?
Anyone who says that their faith (or lack thereof) does not influence their politics make themselves out to be a legend whose opinions all all … Legend, Lunatic, Liar, or Politician?Read more
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God in America : The Finale – Thoughts
The PBS series ended with this thought spoken by Stephen Prothero: “This is this great conversation we’ve had from the very beginning of American life. … God in America : The Finale – ThoughtsRead more
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Chilean Miners – A Familar Story
Men trapped in darkness rescued through means and brought in the light to be healed and live new lives, all to the cheers of those … Chilean Miners – A Familar StoryRead more
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Candidates of Character: How do we get them?
Luther in the Large Catechism wrote in explanation to the Fourth Commandment: If we want qualified and capable men for both civil and spiritual leadership, … Candidates of Character: How do we get them?Read more
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Is your intolerance killing people?
In case you have missed it, the LGBT community has a new tactic in their campaign to silence anyone speaking out against homosexuality. What is … Is your intolerance killing people?Read more