The Tension in Advent
I’ve become convinced the tension in Advent is healthy. What do you think? … More The Tension in Advent
Disciple of Jesus. Husband and Father. Pastor and Church Planter. Serving as President of the Ohio District - LCMS.
I’ve become convinced the tension in Advent is healthy. What do you think? … More The Tension in Advent
From the moment John the Baptizer was conceived, God had a mission for him: Prepare people to receive the Messiah, Jesus the Christ. Who did God send as “John the Baptizer” for you? … More Modern “John the Baptizers”
When we envision this passage, we often see people from other countries and ethnic groups streaming up the mountain of the house of the Lord. If so, we need to broaden our vision. … More Why Wait?
This passage serves as a much-needed counterbalance to society’s obsession with the physical world. A prime example is found in the response to COVID-19. … More Delivered from Darkness
I do not share this to discredit everyone who is quoting these statistics. Instead, I want to curb the “doom and gloom” which follows such grave statistics. … More Does the Data Really Mean Christianity Is Dying?
[6] Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. [7] For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when … More Modeling the Faith
This passage serves as a much-needed counterbalance to society’s obsession with the physical world. A prime example is found in the response to COVID-19. … More Delivered from Darkness
Our freedom in Christ remains a driving force in the Reformation, more than 500 years after Martin Luther sparked the movement. This passage not only affirms this truth but provides a stark warning to us. … More Freedom in the Reformation
I’m concerned that sometimes we in the LCMS downplay our response to the Gospel too much. Our response matters to God. … More Fighting the Good Fight
Baptism, which reassures so many of us of our salvation, can actually lead to doubts in the faith. Let’s address one of those doubts. … More Doubts Inspired by Baptism?