Not a Boast but a Cause for Rejoicing
Beloved members of this Christian Congregation, When I was installed as your pastor in April 2002, this congregation celebrated its 50th anniversary. As now I… Read More »Not a Boast but a Cause for Rejoicing
Pastor Paul Fleischer
MARRIAGE PERSPECTIVES (Bible/Christian style)
The national (liberal/progressive) narrative increasingly bad-mouths “old-fashioned traditional” man/woman marriage as being stodgy and dull—while promoting the new relationship excitement between people of the same… Read More »MARRIAGE PERSPECTIVES (Bible/Christian style)
The Hammer Blows of Matthew Chapter 10
Not long ago we read of a recently published book which claims that reports of Christian martyrdom under the Roman Empire were all fabricated. According… Read More »The Hammer Blows of Matthew Chapter 10
A “Letter to the Editor”
BACKGROUND: What follows is a recent letter to the editor of the daily newspaper in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Our response is intended to give God-pleasing direction… Read More »A “Letter to the Editor”
“Judge Not…” — and the Lutheran Reformation
The Reformer on “Judging” God-pleasing Judging: “You must understand this in such a way that it does not take away the right of the man… Read More »“Judge Not…” — and the Lutheran Reformation
In memory of Pastor Paul F. Larsen
Pastor Paul F. Larsen August 24, 1932 – August 2, 2013 The Scripture passage “A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his… Read More »In memory of Pastor Paul F. Larsen
Of Ravens, Crows, and Pastoral Concern
In the process of laying out the August issue of the Lutheran Spokesman, including the article which mentions the selfish behavior of ravens, we came… Read More »Of Ravens, Crows, and Pastoral Concern
“Spiritual Nones”—Some Thoughts
Recently this writer, a pastor, caught some self-described “non-denominational Christians” off guard. In connection with a pre-marriage counseling class, we remarked to the couple: “More… Read More »“Spiritual Nones”—Some Thoughts
Catchy One-liners Can be Dangerous
“We only believe as much of the Bible as we practice.” This statement on a local church sign speaks a spiritually dangerous half-truth. The implication… Read More »Catchy One-liners Can be Dangerous
Another Mass Murder
Words cannot express the horror experienced in the Connecticut city where a young man murdered his mother at home, then entered the kindergarten classroom in… Read More »Another Mass Murder