Frankincense
“And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 As a boy, I often puzzled over… Read More »Frankincense
Series
Marriage: More Than Just a Piece of Paper
“Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge.” (Hebrews 13:4) “What’s the point in marriage? It’s just… Read More »Marriage: More Than Just a Piece of Paper
Christian Science
Some lies are so obvious they can’t be disguised. So, cults rely on a trick the Navy once used when trying to hide ships on… Read More »Christian Science
The Nicene Creed
They think they have identified it, submerged in the clear, shallow waters near the shores of Iznik Golu in modern Turkey. This ancient church was… Read More »The Nicene Creed
“Evening and Morning” WS 782; LSB 726
A HYMN OF GLORY LET US SING For most, the turning of the year is a time of personal reckoning. We look at where we… Read More »“Evening and Morning” WS 782; LSB 726
The “Who, Me?” Syndrome
GEMS FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT When I was attending grade school, some of the biggest infractions were chewing gum in class, throwing chalk, and running… Read More »The “Who, Me?” Syndrome
Don’t Forget Fellow Sufferers
STUDIES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT “Remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you yourselves are in the body also.” (Hebrews 13:3) Jesus… Read More »Don’t Forget Fellow Sufferers
Jehovah’s Witnesses
UNDERSTANDING THE CULTS — JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES In this twelve-part series we are taking a brief look at some of the major cults, past and present,… Read More »Jehovah’s Witnesses
The Apostles’ Creed
“THIS WE BELIEVE” In ongoing observation of the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation, we are presenting a brief overview of the Book of Concord.… Read More »The Apostles’ Creed
“All Praise to Thee, Eternal God” – TLH 80
A HYMN OF GLORY LET US SING
Have you ever noticed that “firsts” seem to have special interest for us? We remember them as being particularly notable. For example,
• First humans: Adam and Eve, created on the sixth day of Creation.
• First President of the United States of America elected after adoption of the Constitution: George Washington, elected February 4th, 1789.
• First production gasoline-powered automobile: The Benz Patent-Motorwagon, patented by Karl Benz in 1886. It had three wheels, and was powered by a one-cylinder motor producing 2/3 horsepower.Read More »“All Praise to Thee, Eternal God” – TLH 80