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”
Category Archives: Random Thoughts
Pearl Harbor–Three Big Mistakes or God Taking Care?
From the blog of Dr. Gerald Kieschnick, former President of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod: On Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service attacked Naval Station Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii Territory, without warning and without a declaration of war, killing 2,403 American servicemen and injuring 1,178 others. The attack sankContinue reading “Pearl Harbor–Three Big Mistakes or God Taking Care?”
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In Death … God’s Will Being Done
The murders in Texas yesterday bring forth a myriad of emotions including, “These people were in church praying. Why didn’t God listen to them?” Here is a response to that type of question by Hans Fiene on The Federalist website. May this provide you with some comfort the day after a terrible tragedy.
Set Your Clocks Back … or Else!
I wish I could directly embed this video in my blog but I didn’t figure it out so click here to see a pretty cute video reminding you to set you clocks back one hour Saturday night. That way you won’t be off schedule for church on Sunday (you were going, weren’t you?) I’m notContinue reading “Set Your Clocks Back … or Else!”
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
A mighty Fortress is our God, A trusty Shield and Weapon; He helps us free from every need That hath us now o’ertaken. The old evil Foe Now means deadly woe; Deep guile and great might Are his dread arms in fight; On Earth is not his equal. With might of ours can naught beContinue reading “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
How Lutherans View the Reformation Differently
Retired professor, Gene Veith, has his own blog and has posted an excellent thought, “How Lutherans View the Reformation Differently.” Please read it and ponder anew the Reformation.
10 Ways to Celebrate the Reformation
Some of these are real, some of these ideas will bring a smile to your face but there are all kinds of ways to celebrate the Reformation. The important thing is–just celebrate what God has done for our world by allowing the Reformation to take place. Spiritual lives were saved, technology was advanced, and theContinue reading “10 Ways to Celebrate the Reformation”
Distinctively Lutheran or Not?
In my weak efforts to bring to you interesting and timely articles about the Reformation and being Lutheran, here is another from one of my classmates at Seminary, Dr. Paul Raabe, who is a professor at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis: IS THE GOAL TO BE “DISTINCTIVELY LUTHERAN”? In the latest issue of For the Life ofContinue reading “Distinctively Lutheran or Not?”
The Rise of Hymnody During the Reformation
Congregations typically love to sing (at least those that are given the opportunity to do so) and there is a long history of churches singing during worship. Here is an article speaking about how hymns grew in use and popularity during the Reformation. May you raise your voice in singing to the Lord the nextContinue reading “The Rise of Hymnody During the Reformation”
A Grace-Filled Life 