God’s Design for Marriage
While individuals and groups today assert a variety of definitions for marriage, our heavenly Father always intended it to be the lifelong union of one man and one woman.
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Cremation: Not a Christian Option
Having extensively researched the history of cremation and then published my book Ashes to Ashes or Dust to Dust: A Biblical and Christian Examination of Cremation (Regina Orthodox Press, 2005), I was deeply saddened to read Dr. William Knippa’s April “Family Counselor” response to a question about cremation. His counsel simply reflects our secular culture’s
Music to the Ears: Inspiring Children to Enrich Worship
The new DVD “Children Making Music” highlights music as a gift from God that enriches life in the church and beyond.
Luther’s Journey with Paul
For two millenia, the apostle Paul and his writings have been central to the history of the Christian faith.
Something Old, Something New
A Minnesota LCMS family honors a wedding-day tradition born out of both taste and economics.
How Good is Good Enough?
An email exchange about a sermon theme posted on a church sign leads to a conversation about people’s perceptions of Jesus Christ and eternal life.
Degrees of Glory?
Recently, in a Sunday School class I was visiting in an LCMS church, someone asked a question—and the pastor answered—regarding “degrees of glory.” Is this something the Lutheran Church teaches? I have been a Lutheran Christian all of my life and don’t recall ever having heard about “degrees of glory” before. Or have I just
It Is My Father’s Word
What greater service can a father render to his children than to point them to their Father’s Word?
The Prodigal Father
by Rev. Ben Eder Sunday, June 15, is Father’s Day. A familiar Bible text regarding fathers is the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Although this story is usually told from the perspective of the “lost son,” what about the father in the story? What was his responsibility? And how does he respond to the wanderings—and
Two-Timers
We have all met them. They walk in, talk to a few people they know, leave after the service, and are not seen again until another holiday.
Does Everything Mean Everything?
For a fire-department chaplain, an EMT, and a pastor, the greatest faith-strengthening role he’s ever had is that of dad.
Making Choices in the Civic Arena
by Dr. Leslie (Jack) Fyans I turned 18 this year, and I am excited to vote in the upcoming presidential election. I’ve been following the race and talking with friends and family about my views. My parents and I disagree about presidential candidates for a number of reasons. They imply that I’m wrong because I’m