This is a project I have been working on for my congregation to encourage the practice of daily prayer in the home. I wanted to … Morning Prayer–Psalm 1Read 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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Old Glory in the Place of Glory
At our district convention, I was pleased to see that an altar was brought in to be used in worship. It gave evidence that this … Old Glory in the Place of GloryRead more
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Mentor and Dad: 40 Years
Today, my dad celebrates 40 years of ministry. Yes, 40 years ago my dad had placed upon his shoulders the stole that it marks those … Mentor and Dad: 40 YearsRead more
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The Sin of Prioritizing Vocations
In my line of work, it happens all the time. People prioritizing their vocations ((Vocation is a terms that recognizes that all work given to … The Sin of Prioritizing VocationsRead more
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Dare to be Christian
Some time ago on this blog I wrote a piece that was aimed at the slogan of the Higher Things youth organization. I suggested that … Dare to be ChristianRead more
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Members at “The Valley” find out they are Lutheran
Cottonwood, MI – A meeting was held this last Thursday night in the home of Valley member Rich Thomas. He had asked Pastor Jeff to … Members at “The Valley” find out they are LutheranRead more
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Triune Testifying
God spreads the Gospel message of his kingdom in two different way through two different types of people. He uses pastors according to their vocation … Triune TestifyingRead more
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Abstinence is Realistic
I was watching an interview on Fox News about a week ago. It was about the Birth Control mandate and the Georgetown Law student who … Abstinence is RealisticRead more
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Lutheranism is not for the smart
It seems to me that often when Lutherans discuss our faith we give the impression that if you are conservative and smart, you will be … Lutheranism is not for the smartRead more