It is right for Lutheran theologians to search out the entirety of the Lutheran Confessions along with the Scriptures when discussing any theological issues. And … Pastors, People, and the Table of DutiesRead more
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Loving your Pastor
Today I wanted to pull together two posts from two different sources. First, president of the LCMS does what he does best, lay out the … Loving your PastorRead more
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Table of Duties: Pastor and People
If you want to find miserable congregations find ones whose pastor and people are at odds with one another. In the heat of such conflict, … Table of Duties: Pastor and PeopleRead more
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At the Head of the Table of Duties: Pastors
While in Christ all are made equal in regards to salvation, there is no doubt scripturally that God has given pastors authority over their flock … At the Head of the Table of Duties: PastorsRead more
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At the Head of the Table of Duties
It seems to me that often when we look at the table of duties [1. The Tables of Duties is a list of scriptures provided … At the Head of the Table of DutiesRead more
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Pastoring as Mothers and Fathers
In the Epistle reading assigned for this coming Sunday in the three year LSB lectionary, we read these words about how Paul conducted himself among … Pastoring as Mothers and FathersRead more
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By what authority? Global governance?
For most of the world’s day, national sovereignty was the highest recognized authority in the civil sphere. Each nation’s leaders were then responsible for those … By what authority? Global governance?Read more
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Synodical President: My Thoughts
Soon, my church body will gather in convention. And while many important things will occur there, one is being talked about more than any other. … Synodical President: My ThoughtsRead more
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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