What does “pastoral” mean?
This is a really good explanation of what we have done with this word. Read the original article here. I have alluded several times to the evolving meaning of that […]
Tag Archives: Truth
“Truth still matters” Luke 3:7-18
He said therefore to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits […]
“Seeing like Jesus” Mark 12:38-44
And in his teaching he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces and have the best seats in […]
What is wrong with us?
If you are curious to understand what is wrong with us these days, please, watch and enjoy this video. It is frightening how true it is, but … it also […]
“Scripture Alone”.
Remembering the Reformation. Download the sermon on PDF here. To listen the sermon PRESS THE ORANGE BUTTON! Grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord and […]
“Bring them into light!” Mark 10:17-31
And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” […]
Burning “the straw-man”.
By Rev Guntars Baikovs, Tanunda, October 2018. Listening to comments and seeing attitudes of some of the LCA members, both laypeople and pastors, it may seem that the LCA’s teaching […]
“The truth. Does it matter?” Ephesians 4:1-16
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with […]
“Lord, renew our mind!” Romans 12:1-3
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do […]
“Help us to walk by faith!” (2 Cor 5:6-19)
So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not […]
“Our God doesn’t lie” 1 John 5:9-13
If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, for this is the testimony of God that he has borne concerning his Son. Whoever believes in […]
7 Hard, but Hopefully Helpful Words for Pastors
This is for all my pastor friends. It may not make as much sense to readers who haven’t served in that role. Read the original article by Ron Edmondson here. […]
Want to be like the world?
This is what many well intentional Christians have tried during the last 30 to 40 years hoping that that way they could be more attractive to the world. Obviously it […]
“Is He? Really? Yes!” (1Cor 15:1-11)
Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold […]
Concerning the Six-Day Creation: a wonderful confession.
by Matthew C. Harrison You can find the original article here. Creation is a mystery. Just as science will forever have a problem with Jesus being God and man, with […]
