THE WICKED VINEDRESSERS
A sense of entitlement is a corrosive cancer which blinds the soul to the goodness of our Lord and leads to a wide range of sin. In the Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers (Mathew 21:33-46),… THE WICKED VINEDRESSERS
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.] He had some students who appreciated the value of their… KNOW THE SCRIPTURES
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 of our Lutheran worship service. Our lives in this fallen… SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: THE BENEDICAMUS
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 end of those who do not obey the gospel of… WHAT WILL THEIR END BE?
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 had difficulty finding replacements. Shop after shop had none. He… WHEN TO PRAY, OR NOT
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 my vineyard.” He answered and said, “I will not,” but… 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 we are, for our children are flesh of our flesh… SHEPHERD MY LAMBS
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 of our Lutheran worship service. Have you ever visited with… SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: THE THANKSGIVING
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 their service and sacrifice, one always sensed a great pride… IN SUFFERING FOR CHRIST, GLORIFY GOD
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. If a store or restaurant has a prominent location with… CHRISTIAN WITNESSING, OLD TESTAMENT STYLE