Genius and Courage

June 25, 2021 / By

When it is commonly said that America was founded as a “Christian Nation,” that is only true in the sense that the overwhelming number of the founders were Christians, and that they recognized the benefit Christianity affords government.

Advent Isn’t a Baby Shower

September 16, 2021 / By

Advent isn’t a baby shower. We aren’t getting ready for a baby to be born in Bethlehem. That train has already left the station.

Joy and Delight

December 1, 2014 / By

[The angels] wish that there will be peace on earth, and that the kingdom of Christ, which is a kingdom of peace, will flourish on the earth.

The Other Side of Marriage

March 11, 2021 / By

While those of us who stand on this other side need to be ready to suffer ridicule and mockery, let’s also be prepared to provide a clear and reasoned response to those who mock us.

Unworthy Servants

November 1, 2014 / By

We know we shall bear the cross in this life, and as Christianity continues to fade from our nation (even as it blossoms elsewhere in the world), the soil will become harder here. But it still remains that God works through means, and He is even now working through us, and the message on our lips, to bring to Himself the full number of the elect.

Music in Service of the Gospel

April 15, 2020 / By

There is unbelievable freedom in worship (Gal. 5:1). Yet, as St. Paul teaches, we are to use our freedom in service to our neighbor, and we therefore accept limits to our freedom (Gal. 5:13).

Back to Basics in Preaching

August 1, 2014 / By

It’s time for us to pay attention to the greatest preacher in history, aside from Jesus, John the Baptist and St. Paul. It’s time for back-to-basics preaching.

Sticks and Stones

March 11, 2021 / By

Our students, children and confirmation youth can begin to learn the seriousness of persecution even when they’re young. How can we help them?

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