
Fighting Acedia
The wisdom of Scripture and long experience of Christians from all ages show us some well-attested and effective ways for us to respond to acedia.
The wisdom of Scripture and long experience of Christians from all ages show us some well-attested and effective ways for us to respond to acedia.
Realizing the distinction between Law and Gospel turned Luther into a reformer. Here are six of those differences, according to CFW Walther.
To the suffering, the discouraged, the downtrodden, the preacher proclaims the pure sweet Gospel of Christ.
Despite the dramatic efforts of many churches to reach seekers, the Nones are simply not seeking.
Children’s entertainment consistently portrays parents — especially fathers — as fools. What should Lutheran parents do?
Christ demonstrated how precious every life is at every stage of development. He is truly the creator and “Author of life.”
It’s a marvel that we can “listen in” to Martin Luther’s own sermon on Luke 2, from Christmas 1544.
The Christian church has now taken up Simeon’s song as her own, and rightly so. For, as with Simeon, we have also seen and rejoice in the salvation of our God.
Christ humbled Himself and became a servant. We do likewise, freely, compelled by this Gospel.
Christians must remember this fact: This earth is not our home. The funerals over the past five years have kept this reality at the forefront for many in the parish. Having the casket of a loved one resting before the chancel is the ultimate object lesson.
Lutherans confess Scripture to be inerrant. We are also pledged — every one of us — to the Book of Concord.
The Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison reflects on the life, service and friendship of Paul T. McCain.