This weekend the talk is of fallen brothers and sisters. In our cemetery we will gather on Monday for a moment of silence and meditation. … Band of BrothersRead more
Unity
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A suggestion for all circuits–Prayer.
This is something I wrote that appeared in the bulletins of our circuit churches. For every reason, we must remember that the Church is larger … A suggestion for all circuits–Prayer.Read more
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Antidoron: A Practice for Lutherans?
In my bulletin each Communion Sunday it says this, Our celebration of the Lord’s Supper reflects the fact that what Jesus puts into our mouths … Antidoron: A Practice for Lutherans?Read more
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“Me and Jesus” Christianity meets the Sacraments
Anyone who cares to examine the church at large knows that we have for some time now been inundated with “Me and Jesus” Christianity.  Yes … “Me and Jesus” Christianity meets the SacramentsRead more
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Still Not Top Down: Installation of Matthew Harrison
At the top of the synod sits one who many of us are anxious to see lead.  And while I do not mean to be … Still Not Top Down: Installation of Matthew HarrisonRead more
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What is NOT Christianity
The church of old defined itself in two ways. First, it confessed what was the faith (fides quae) was. But perhaps just as importantly, it … What is NOT ChristianityRead more
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30 Days of Augsburg – Day 22 – Article Twenty-One and Conclusion to First Twenty-One Articles
Day 22. Welcome. The text is from Triglot Concordia: The Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church: German-Latin-English (St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1921). These … 30 Days of Augsburg – Day 22 – Article Twenty-One and Conclusion to First Twenty-One ArticlesRead more
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AC Preface: Thoughts
Oh, how close to Christian unity. How close you must believe (or at the least hope) that you are to this reality in order to … AC Preface: ThoughtsRead more
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30 Days of Augsburg – Day 1 -Preface
Welcome. For the next thirty days I will be posting a portion (generally 1 Article) of the Augsburg Confession in audio format for you. The … 30 Days of Augsburg – Day 1 -PrefaceRead more