I know there are more than a handful of loyal readers out there who follow this blog regularly and I want to reward your faithfulness. I want to encourage you to read the Bible in 2018–in small enough bites so it’s not overwhelming–and the years of 2019 and 2020. The Lutheran Church—Canada, the North AmericanContinue reading “A Gift for You”
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The Reformation Explained in Plain Language
From the Fall 2017 edition of Interest Time from the Lutheran Church Extension Fund: What is it about an obscure 16th century Augustinian monk in a small German town that deserves international attention, celebration and recognition? After all, the Roman Catholic Church called Dr. Martin Luther a “wild boar in the church’s vineyard.” The townContinue reading “The Reformation Explained in Plain Language”
An Airline Captain’s Memorial Day Story
The following is from Dr. Gerald Kieschnick, former president of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod: My lead flight attendant came to me and said, “We have an H.R. on this flight.” (H.R. stands for human remains.) “Are they military?” I asked. “Yes,” she said. I asked, “Is there an escort?” She replied, “Yes, I’ve already assignedContinue reading “An Airline Captain’s Memorial Day Story”
Like a Candy Bar
Pastor Larry Peters of Clarksville TN wrote the following recently in his blog “Pastoral Meanderings.” There is a lot of truth in what he writes: I recently heard an interesting defense and description of the manifold twists of this person’s church membership. According to this fellow, his faith is like a candy bar — notContinue reading “Like a Candy Bar”
We Have Come to the End
For the past several years I have been posting, usually on Thursdays, a devotional thought written by Rev. Earl Feddersen. Pastor Feddersen served many years in the Missions Department of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and wrote “Edit-O-Earl” for about 7 years. I have been using these devotions of Rev. Feddersen for about 7 years andContinue reading “We Have Come to the End”
A Promise
14 years ago this day, the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon were attacked by terrorists. Another hijacked jet was brought down in Pennsylvania by courageous passengers and crew of that flight. Those of us old enough to recall that day have our own personal memories of it. Three weeks following the attack, myContinue reading “A Promise”
The “Euthansian” Creed
This past week I was privileged to attend the questioning of four young men and women in preparation for their completing the Rite of Confirmation in the Lutheran Church. Confirmation, in our church, is the time when young people who have gone through a period of study where they have learned about the Six ChiefContinue reading “The “Euthansian” Creed”
How Come Easter Isn’t the Same Date Every Year?
Since we have the date of Jesus’ birth (December 25) as a set date on the calendar, why isn’t Easter handled the same way? I am sure that for almost everyone it is a real challenge to figure out the month and day for our Easter celebration. Maybe the following will help clear it up.Continue reading “How Come Easter Isn’t the Same Date Every Year?”
Martin Luther’s Favorite Bible Verses
Many of the writings of Martin Luther, the reformer from the 1500’s, have been translated. There are 76 volumes of Luther’s Works and many other books as well. This does not exhaust what Luther wrote–other material has not yet been translated. Dr. Benjamin Mayes of Concordia Publishing House is translating more and more of Luther’sContinue reading “Martin Luther’s Favorite Bible Verses”
Lent–What Is It?
To prepare for the celebration of the Resurrection of Our Lord on Easter Sunday, we take a season of 40 days to focus on our need to repent of our sins and our need of a Savior from sin. This is the season of Lent. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. The name, Ash Wednesday, comesContinue reading “Lent–What Is It?”
A Grace-Filled Life 