The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, the sinner. Whence it first arose is a matter of some debate among scholars …
The Demise of the American Family
Today, two-thirds of all marriages are preceded by cohabitation, by just “living together.”
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More than Half of “Christians” Don’t Believe the Gospel
Among Americans who consider themselves Christian, 52% believe they are saved by their good works rather than by faith in Christ as Savior.
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With a Whole Heart
You can tell when someone does something halfheartedly. They lack drive, interest; sometimes they emit an audible sigh. No go, no push, no effort.
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Viral Evangelism: Lessons from a Pandemic
It began with one of the most powerful superspreading events in history: three thousand people at a single gathering. Although civil authorities were immediately concerned and quickly stepped up enforcement efforts in an attempt to isolate and quarantine the infected, it was too late. First the contagion spread like wildfire throughout the city, then it popped up seemingly at random in another city three hundred miles away and quickly spread there.
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Sons of God
In Luke 1, the angel Gabriel visited a priest named Zechariah. Gabriel appeared suddenly as Zechariah served alone in the temple.
Children Stay in the Faith When Both Parents Teach Them
After reviewing what was said at their Baptisms, LCMS confirmands affirm their intention “to continue steadfast in this confession and Church and to suffer all, even death, rather than fall away from it” (LSB p. 273).
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Enough Faith?
How do I know if I have enough faith? I have known people who think they believe, but they trusted in themselves instead. Can I trust my faith?
Ars Moriendi: The Art of Dying Well
Ars Moriendi: The art of dying well. Death is not a good thing; God imposed it on Adam and Eve and the entire human race as a punishment for sin. How, then, does one “die well”? With faith and confidence in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Lutheran Witness: September 2020
The September Lutheran Witness reflects on “the art of dying well.”
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In the Hour of Death… Jesus!
As Christians, we do not “grieve as others do who have no hope.” We know that we shall die and live with Jesus.
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Pressing Ahead
Christianity has never been a spectator sport. A spectator watches other athletes run, struggle, fall, triumph.