Morale soared that day. It was a day of failure, but it was a day when those who were rotting in one of the worst prisons in Vietnam suddenly realized that they had not been forgotten.

Since the twentieth century, Lutherans have spoken about a “two-kingdoms” doctrine to work out the relationship between church and state

“We’re not exactly sure what was troubling the Thessalonian Christians. But one thing is clear. They were confused about the Second Coming of Chris.”

Since the twentieth century, Lutherans have spoken about a “two-kingdoms” doctrine to work out the relationship between church and state

“It’s November in America and this is the month people focus on politics and elections, even when they are still a year away. “

We have a right, not a privilege, to life. Life is a gift from God, and it may not be unjustly taken from us.

So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Years ago, when my sons were small, we had a delightful friend at church who also had young boys. He often repeated to his sons his own father’s refrain to him: “Be a man!”

22:18-21, where the Bible says,

But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, “You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me? Show me the coin used for paying the tax.” They brought him a denarius,

We are familiar with the idea of daycare, but perhaps we may be led to adjust our thinking and our language. We call it daycare, because the kids are still our children. But government schools don't see it that way.

The Joy-Filled, Joyful Journey!

Sin destroys everything and everyone that it touches, including marriage and the family. However, our Lord loves both dearly, so He makes them holy through repentance and forgiveness.

Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it.

Abigail Favale's The Genesis of Gender is essential reading for moms and dads, definitely for high school and college students, teachers and pastors for sure, and really for anyone who is trying to understand what's going on in the gender revolution,

By Whose Authority? Honor Whom?

It’s that time of year when the rainbow is everywhere. It’s on flags and signs, shirts and hats, stickers and flyers, in store windows and on merchandise. It’s everywhere. It’s everywhere because June is the month the world celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride, and the rainbow has been adopted as the emblem of that pride.

Today many people are running around demanding apologies and retribution. It’s a very difficult time in our country because many don’t truly believe in “right and wrong” anymore, yet they are certain that their accusations against others are just.

The Power of God’s Forgiveness in Action!

“Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” These words, penned by the Swiss-born French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778), capture the spirit of modern revolutionary thought.

Who would have ever thought that gathering in the name of Jesus would become a political statement with cultural and even legal ramifications?