Mary’s story is your story. By yourself, of humble estate. With Jesus, of blessed estate. By yourself, weak. With Jesus, strong. By yourself, hungry. With … Mary and YouRead more
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Gosnell: What not to forget
Right now there is lots of rejoicing about the fact that Dr. Kermit Gosnell has been found guilty on three counts of first degree murder. … Gosnell: What not to forgetRead more
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The Use of Crucifixes
An image like the one at the left usually causes in most Lutherans a rather guttural reaction. Lutherans tend to either love crucifixes or hate … The Use of CrucifixesRead more
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Women’s Suffrage in the Church
Before anyone has a coronary issue requiring emergency services, this post is not about about trying to take voting rights away from women who have … Women’s Suffrage in the ChurchRead more
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Over the Counter Parenting
I could write today about the absolute sadness I feel at the FDA’s decision to sell a pill intended to end the life of children … Over the Counter ParentingRead more
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Inward Looking and Loving Churches
Go to any conference focused on missions an they will tell you that one of the keys to being missional is to stop being inward … Inward Looking and Loving ChurchesRead more
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I am a Crood
Last Friday was “Boy’s Day Off.†For those not familiar with that term (meaning those not living my house) “Boy’s Day Off†is when my … I am a CroodRead more
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Still Easter!
Most things we celebrate in our culture get only a day’s worth of our time. Whether it is a birthday, a national holiday, or any … Still Easter!Read more
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The Doctrine of the Real Presence is Ludicrous
How can God be contained in a flat piece of pressed bread? It is ludicrous. How can God be contained in all his fullness in … The Doctrine of the Real Presence is LudicrousRead more
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Three Disciplines of Lent and the Christian Life
Almsgiving What? Almsgiving is the discipline of giving to those in any need. Why? We are freed in Christ to give knowing that God will … Three Disciplines of Lent and the Christian LifeRead more