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
Pastor Paul Fleischer
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
“Pet Blessings”
While traveling the city recently, we noticed a local Lutheran Church (ELCA) bulletin board advertising an up-coming Sunday as “Pet Blessing Sunday” in/at their church.Read More »“Pet Blessings”
“…Real Ghouls”?!
To our considerable interest, an article touching on pet blessings recently appeared in WORLD Read More »“…Real Ghouls”?!
Pastor Robert W. Mackensen October 18, 1920 – April 18, 2012
On October 18, 1920, Robert Warren Mackensen was God’s gift to Henry and Laura (Bohnsack) Mackensen who resided in Hammond, Indiana. His Savior granted him ninety-one years of grace.
Brought up to know and confess Jesus as his Savior, Robert pursued the public ministry in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Preparations for becoming a Christian pastor took place at Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Springfield, Illinois, from which he graduated in 1945.Read More »Pastor Robert W. Mackensen October 18, 1920 – April 18, 2012
475th Anniversary of the SMALCALD ARTICLES
“…The Word of God shall establish articles of faith and no one else, not even an angel.” (Luther, SA, Part II, Art. II)
A Closer Look at the Smalcald Articles (SA) (Last of Three)
God’s Word Alone the Rule of FaithRead More »475th Anniversary of the SMALCALD ARTICLES
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