These baptized people of Jesus should be in our prayers. They are suffering for Jesus. Amplify’d from news.yahoo.com Egypt Coptic church decries attacks on Christians … Coptic Christians: Lord, have mercyRead more
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Thinking through Cremation
Considering arrangements for your burial? Concerned about the cost of traditional burial? Recently attended a funeral where a friend or loved one was cremated? Been … Thinking through CremationRead more
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Waiting to Wed?
People are waiting to wed. And most of the world (and here I mean everyone, not just unbelievers) cheers this trend. After all, surely older … Waiting to Wed?Read more
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The Sermon Too Many Heard Yesterday
“Jesus says, ‘love your enemies.’ And this word couldn’t have come at a better time. There just seems to be so much hate. And even … The Sermon Too Many Heard YesterdayRead more
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Talking to Children about Death
How do you do it? How do most do it: Grandpa is in heaven. He is happy now. This says too little and is not … Talking to Children about DeathRead more
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Lutheran Laodiceans?
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
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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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Alcoholics Anonymous… for Christians?
I found this article very interesting, but I have always struggled about whether AA is an appropriate place to refer my members if they need … Alcoholics Anonymous… for Christians?Read more
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Actually, going to church does make you a Christian.
Okay. I hope not to offend. But rather to challenge. I can’t take another friend liking this phrase on Facebook. I can’t have them standing … Actually, going to church does make you a Christian.Read more
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Giving Soli Deo Gloria
Tithing is one of those words that people who know what the word means often use without an explanation. Sometimes they do so in innocent … Giving Soli Deo GloriaRead more