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Hand-Picked

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It has happened to most of us. The anticipation is rising. The line you are standing in is dwindling. Who will be next? Will I get picked at all? Ah, those moments on the playground before a recess game begins—a possible knock to the self-esteem if ever there was one!

I believe the way students choose each other for teammates has some lessons for us. It is not surprising that the biggest and fastest are often the first to be picked. If strength and size and speed are the advantage, why not go with it?

Worldviews in Conflict

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“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you…” 1 Peter 3:15

“Whoever is not with me is against me” (Matthew 12:30a)

Because God is our Creator, because Christ is our Savior, and because as Christians we are new creations by the Holy Spirit, our worldview is dominated by God. There is no reason to budge even an inch from this.

June 27 – July 2

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  27 Genesis 2:1-7 – THL 20 The week closed with a day special to Himself. 28 Genesis 2:15-25 – THL 622 With Eve human society was born. 29 Psalm 78:1-7 – THL 626 Godly… 

June 19- 25

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  19 Trinity Sunday Romans 1:7 -THL 251 Grace and peace to you! 20 Genesis 1:1-25 – THL 9 Is the Universe Trinitarian? (Cf. John 1:1-5) 21 Genesis 1:26-31 – THL 21 God stamped humankind… 

June 12- 18

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  12 Pentecost Acts 2:37-47 – THL 231 His promise to you and your children. 13 John 7:37-39 – THL 230 Jesus can rescue souls from mummification. 14 John 14:15-21 – THL 234 We thrive… 

June 6-11

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  6 Acts 16:6-10 -THL 495 God has saving, sanctifying priorities. 7 Acts 16:11-15 – THL 493 The Lord opened doors and hearts. 8 John 17:20-26 – THL 428 We are proud to be God’s… 

God-Pleasing Fatherhood

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What is fatherhood? What does it mean to be a father? Those interested in learning the meaning of this important role in life would be well advised not to study the current examples of the unbelieving world.

By observing the practice of a growing number of men, we might be led to think that fatherhood involves no more than biologically fathering children. After fathering a child, heartless self-serving men cut and run, leaving mother and child to fend for themselves. Other proud and arrogant men think they are doing society a favor by donating to a sperm bank (believing that they are improving the gene pool).

Holy Scripture has long genealogical lists of so-and-so begetting so-and-so, but these lists are not recorded and preserved in order to teach that fatherhood involves only the begetting of children!

Christian Apologetics – 3

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“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you…” 1 Peter 3:15

Introduction To Worldviews

“I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14)

In articles so far we’ve seen that there is no neutral ground between the Christian and the non-Christian. This means that we will defend Christianity as a whole and complete system, and we will set it against any other (2 Corinthians 10:5).

But what exactly is a worldview?

A worldview is a network of presuppositions or foundational commitments that a person has. These commitments are not tested by natural science. They guide one’s thinking and hold the highest authority in one’s life. If one’s core presuppositions were to change, then one’s whole view of life would change with it.

Installation of Pastor Kesterson

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On the big day at St. Stephen Lutheran, many of Pastor Kesterson’s extended family were present (see photo below). The same day the congregation celebrated the anniversary of its sanctuary (it had belonged to a funeral home and was permanently moved to the site 25 years ago). Don Drews narrated a slide show that depicted the move, the construction of a foundation, and the reassembly of the building. Before this the congregation had met in rented facilities.

Annoucements

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CLC General Pastoral Conference

June 14-16, 2011
Immanuel Lutheran College — Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Agenda:

  • Update on Current Theological Issues in American Lutheranism, With a Focus on Former Members of the Synodical Conference – Pastor Delwyn Maas
  • Attending Religiously “Affiliated” Schools: A Pastoral Perspective – Pastor David Schierenbeck
  • New Testament Exegesis (1 Thessalonians 4:13ff) – Pastor Caleb Schaller
  • A Study of Forgiveness as it Relates to the Lord’s Supper – Professor Steven Sippert
  • Becoming a More Effective Preacher – Pastor Paul Nolting
  • Why Young People Are Leaving the CLC (Survey/Study) – Pastor Paul Naumann
  • Old Testament Exegesis (Joel 2:28ff) – Pastor Paul Krause