Luther in the Large Catechism: “It is useful and necessary always to teach, admonish, and remind young people of all this so that they may … Where does the rod lead?Read more
Theology and Practice
Relationships are the key…
What is the relationship the church is to have with people?
After Death, or Now?
I was driving the other day and saw one of those cars which was about carrying a message as much as it was carryng a … After Death, or Now?Read more
Beck: My Thoughts
I started listening to Beck way before he became primarily a man enthralled with American history and politics. In those days he was just comedic … Beck: My ThoughtsRead more
Blame the Church for Health Care Reform
Oh sure, it is much easier to blame Obama or Pelosi, and no doubt, it is easier to show their fingerprints all over the bill … Blame the Church for Health Care ReformRead more
Judge Not? Is that really Jesus’ counsel?
Matthew 7:1-5 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure … Judge Not? Is that really Jesus’ counsel?Read more
What Freedom?
Freedom. It is at the heart of what we celebrated as a community last Saturday and will continue to celebrate this week, especially on the … What Freedom?Read more
Nations and God… (in the new covenant)
Okay, Old Covenant. God cared about nations. In particular He cared about Israel. That is not to say he did not have aims at saving … Nations and God… (in the new covenant)Read more
Obama – Stem Cells
I usually think more before I post, but I am watching Obama on Stem-Cell Research and I am compelled to comment now: 1. He says … Obama – Stem CellsRead more
We can not help but speak….
Almost every missionary I have heard recently says some variation of the following: due to the government’s opposition to the gospel, we cannot speak openly … We can not help but speak….Read more