The following joke was told to this writer at a pastoral conference several years ago. Two Lutheran pastors met for their monthly study club. “How’s it going?” the one asked. The other answered, “Not so… WHY Were We Confirmed??
“There were present at that season some who told Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were… A Chapel Talk–
Matthew 20:1-16 The Laborers In The Vineyard (Or: Grace Is Not Fair) Jesus had been dealing with the increasing opposition of the scribes and the Pharisees, the religious leaders of His day. The Pharisees trusted… Parables Of The Master
Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our… THE LORD’S PRAYER–A Series
I Know My Faith is Founded A Hymn Celebrating Justification by Faith #381 in The Lutheran Hymnal Our faith in Jesus Christ is under relentless assault in this world. The devil, the unbelieving world, and… Appreciating Our Lutheran Hymns
Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.” Psalm 95:6 Sixth in a Series– The Confession of Sins (cont.) and The Absolution The congregation, now filled with… THE WORSHIP SERVICE
Creation/Evolution Debate Your pastor attended a debate on February 22, 2001 at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. The participants were Dr. Duane Gish for Creation and Dr. Edward Max for Evolution. Both men are… FROM A PASTOR’S DESK–
In this world we often suffer the pain of separation from loved ones. No one is exempt from this pain. We recently read an article telling about the mourning of Queen Victoria when her husband… The Helper Who Never Leaves
SHOUTING FOR JOY How much shouting do you do during the course of an average week? It might be more than you realize or care to admit. If you work in a shop where there’s… An Ascension Meditation–
There is a lot of emphasis today on women pursuing careers. Women can be anything they like. They can be doctors, lawyers, CEOs of a company, politicians. We are even told that some day we… Call Her Blessed
