KNOW THE SCRIPTURES
Let us assume that a teacher who lived a thousand years ago had written an “autograph” [that is, a document hand-written by the author himself.]… Read More »KNOW THE SCRIPTURES
Series
WHEN TO PRAY, OR NOT
A visiting missionary to India recounted this prayer-experience. His mechanical pencil had run out of lead, and though he was in a large city, he… Read More »WHEN TO PRAY, OR NOT
WHAT WILL THEIR END BE?
“For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the… Read More »WHAT WILL THEIR END BE?
SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: THE BENEDICAMUS
Ever wonder why we Lutherans use the form of worship we do? In this series we examine the depth and meaning of the various elements… Read More »SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: THE BENEDICAMUS
THE TWO SONS
[Jesus said,] “‘But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, “Son, go, work today in… Read More »THE TWO SONS
SHEPHERD MY LAMBS
“. . . And these are our children,” we parents proudly say, as we introduce our children to guests in our home. And so right… Read More »SHEPHERD MY LAMBS
CHRISTIAN WITNESSING, OLD TESTAMENT STYLE
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Location, location, location”? It’s a real estate expression meant to highlight the key to success for many thriving businesses.… Read More »CHRISTIAN WITNESSING, OLD TESTAMENT STYLE
IN SUFFERING FOR CHRIST, GLORIFY GOD
Throughout much of my ministry, I had a number of WWII veterans in my congregations. Though often humble and reluctant to talk about themselves or… Read More »IN SUFFERING FOR CHRIST, GLORIFY GOD
SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: THE THANKSGIVING
Ever wonder why we Lutherans use the form of worship we do? In this series we examine the depth and meaning of the various elements… Read More »SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: THE THANKSGIVING
THE LABORERS IN THE VINEYARD
Before reading on, take a moment to read the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard in its entirety (Matthew 20:1-16). Having done so, can… Read More »THE LABORERS IN THE VINEYARD