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Back to Basics: Law and Gospel

by Rev. Matthew C. Harrison At the heart of virtually every problem in the church, at the bottom of every strained relationship, at the center of every reason an inactive member stays home on Sunday or leaves the LCMS is the issue of the proper distinguishing between the Law and the Gospel. Without this understanding, the Scriptures make no sense,
Entirely True; Accurately Given

This indicates that what I know to be so by faith—that is, the words of Jesus, the accounts of Jesus, His death and resurrection, and the words and works of the apostles— is entirely true and accurately given in the New Testament
The Joy of Everyday Life

The secret to living a good news life in a bad news world is . . . [that] the vocations that He regards as great and marvelous are those in which we serve folks right under our nose.
Christ and the Church

Stewardship doesn’t have to be scary! President Harrison reminds us that the giving begins with Christ giving of Himself unto death for our sins.

The Joy of Forgiveness

LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison explains how forgiveness has already been obtained for us on Christ’s cross.
We Need Christmas!

LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison reminds us that Christmas teaches that Christ was born for us and suffered for our sake.
Works of God

President Harrison explains how the disabled and suffering within the Church are showing witness, mercy, and life together.
Jesus Has Mercy on Sinners

LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison says its time to reach out to individuals and families who are struggling with same-sex attraction issues so we can share their burdens.
October 2013 Letters

Regarding the president of the LCMS’ letter of March 2013: Wow! What a pleasure to read the most beautiful and thoughtful dissertation on what marriage is and should be versus the contemporary views that you so succinctly summed up . . . Thank you, Pastor Harrison, for this amazing proclamation! Where are the others who
Shedding Some Light

There’s Medicine for That My sister is a kindergarten teacher in Kentucky. She sent me this text: “Best child quote of the day. After running around during recess, my student puts his hand on his belly and says, ‘I feel obnoxious!’” Kathryn GrittsSt. Louis, Mo.   Now Trending on TwitterWhen our four-year-old son, who is
To the Reader

LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison reflects on this summer’s Synod convention in St. Louis and where the Church is going from here.

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