Giving and Receiving

Many of us have heard that it is better to give than to receive.  Advent is the awaiting of a gift from God, in his Son Jesus Christ.  As we await this gift, we also await another gift, the one of salvation that comes apparent at Easter.  Yes, I know this is Advent, it is … [Read more…]

Important Recall Notice

RECALL NOTICE: The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart. This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the … [Read more…]

Called To Be True Witness

I came across this and felt called to share. Click on the title to link to another blog with the full story.

Christian friends

As I get closer to moving to Wartburg Seminary with my family, I really have started to learn the vast importance of having Christian friends. These are the friends that keep you in check. They keep you on the straight and narrow path that God is leading you on. When you so badly want to … [Read more…]

Ecumenical News International

Ecumenical News InternationalNews Highlights28 September 2011 Lutheran pastor appointed dean of Anglican cathedral in Canada Winnipeg, Manitoba (ENI)–In a historic move, the Anglican diocese ofRupert’s Land appointed a Lutheran pastor, the Rev. Paul Johnson, asdean of the diocese and incumbent for St. John’s Cathedral in Winnipeg,reports the Anglican Journal. This is the first time a … [Read more…]

LCMS to check qualifications before Chaplin to provide service

http://www.thelutheran.org/article/article.cfm?article_id=10165I am glad Jesus never qualified those he would minister to. LCMS as Chaplains in the military will “Harrison said LCMS chaplains would provide word and sacrament ministry to Lutherans in uniform “on a case-by-case basis.”

Need money for Seminary?

Going to Seminary is expensive. On top of that, finding a scholarship can be really difficult. That’s why I was so excited to find this Seminary Scholarship website today. Not only are they giving away a $1,000.00 scholarship and a digital theological library, all I had to do to apply was watch a short video … [Read more…]

Law and Gospel

As a Lutheran, we believe we are bound by the law but freed by grace. We can find the freeing grace in the Gospels. I have been reading Martin Luther’s works, vol 26 and 27. Volume 26 and 27 is Luther’s discussion on Galatians . This is a promise to a professor of mine from … [Read more…]

Pope visits Lutheran Monastery

Click clink below for article. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/24/world/europe/pope-visits-venerated-lutheran-monastery.html?_r=1&emc=eta1

Good book about a personal journey

Take a look at this book written by a friend of mine. This is a personal account of her journey from Hinduism to Christianity. Jo Kinnard is in her senior year of seminary at this time and will bring unique gifts to the Church.