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November 18, 2016
KFUO Audio: History of Chaplains in the Military
Chaplain Craig Muehler, director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, spoke on Nov. 9 about the role and history of chaplains in the military during a World Lutheran News Digest program with KFUO host Kip Allen.
November 18, 2016
Concerning Christian Freedom
How free can one be? According to Martin Luther, human beings can be fully free toward God and toward one another.
November 15, 2016
Life Together with President Harrison – November 2016
A new manual for church planting, the 2016 Convention proceedings and a new resource from CPH on sexual morality. Journey around the country with a video telling the story of Rural & Small Town Ministry and see images from the LCMS response to Hurricane Matthew in Haiti.
November 15, 2016
The Four Horsemen of Albrecht Dürer
From Albrecht Dürer's Apocalypse series, this masterful woodcut illustrates Revelation 6:1-8, the release of the four horsemen.
November 10, 2016
Bible Study with Luther: Galatians 5:7-15
Instead of preaching the Gospel of forgiveness and salvation by grace through faith in Christ, apart from works of the Law (Gal. 3:16), the false teachers in Galatia were peddling a religion of works based on the Law.
November 9, 2016
Preach the Word - Module 1 - The use of story in preaching - Rev. Dr. David Schmitt
For preachers, the question arises, “How can a preacher use stories actively in preaching?”
November 4, 2016
Kingdom of the Right: Luther on the Church
Simply put, the kingdom of the right is the Church, both in earth and heaven. In Luther’s On Temporal Authority, the reformer refers to this as “the kingdom of God.”
November 3, 2016
Video: LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission
More than half of the Synod’s 6,000-plus congregations are considered “rural” or “small town,” and these parishes face plenty of challenges. In this video, though, see how dynamic education and training are leading to a renewed commitment to help ensure the ongoing success of churches in these settings.
November 3, 2016
Kingdom of the Left: Luther on Temporal Authority
Since the twentieth century, Lutherans have spoken about a “two-kingdoms” doctrine to work out the relationship between church and state.
October 28, 2016
LCMS Worship - Suggestions for midweek Lenten services - 2017
The LCMS suggests Lenten Midweek Propers, which pair selections from Isaiah’s Servant Songs with the Passion reading from St. Matthew.
October 28, 2016
Formula of Concord Study: Article VI
Even during Luther’s lifetime, a strong “antinomian” (against the Law) spirit had risen up among certain theologians who claimed that, once the Gospel regenerates the heart, the Law is no longer needed.
October 26, 2016
Lutheran Spotlight: Philipp Nicolai
If you are a Lutheran, chances are that the music of Philipp Nicolai has delighted your ears and his words have flowed joyfully from your tongue.
October 22, 2016
“Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word” – Hymn Feature
Luther’s Reformation hymn, “Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word” (LSB 655) is one of his best known compositions. When it was published in 1542, it appeared with the subtitle, “A Children’s Hymn, to be Sung Against the Two Archenemies of Christ and His Holy Church, the Pope and Turk.”[1]
October 18, 2016
Life Together with President Harrison – October 2016
Coming to you from the steps of Luther's university in Wittenberg, Germany, President Harrison has a wide variety of news and resources to share. Don't miss out on this month's edition of Life Together!
October 17, 2016
A Foundation and Structure for Faith
Books are like buildings. Think of them as constructed with words and thoughts rather than with bricks and mortar.
October 13, 2016
LCMS Witness and Outreach Webinar: 'Ministry with People With Disabilities'
The Rev. Mark Wood, director of LCMS Witness & Outreach Ministry, presented a webinar titled “What Is Revitalization and What Does It Mean for My Church?” on Oct. 13, 2016.