Posted in Books, Church History, Devotional Thoughts, Luther Resources, Lutheran Confessions, Lutheran Resources, Pastoral Resources, tagged devotional life, devotional resources, lectio divina, lutheran study bible, simple way to pray, spiritual reading, treasury of daily prayer, using devotional classics on 28 May 2008 | 5 Comments »
One of the most important aspects of a shepherd’s life and ministry is probably one of his most common struggles - his devotional life.
I have to admit I’ve wrestled with my devotional life for years. I’ve especially noticed the struggle since I entered the ministry. I know I’m not alone in this. Few are the [...]
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Posted in Books, Libronix/Logos, Lutheran Confessions, Lutheran Resources, Pastoral Resources, tagged logos, libronix, Lutheran Confessions, book of concord, cph, english standard version, esv on 20 May 2008 | No Comments »
I know the title sounds like a spam e-mail (and probably ended up in your spam queue), but Pr. Paul McCain over at Cyberbrethren just announced a limited-time offer on the digital versions of the Book of Concord (2nd Edition) and the English Standard Version (ESV) together. It’s a great deal! Here’s the post…
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Posted in Church History, Hymns, Lutheran Confessions, Lutheran Resources, Lutheranism, Modern Christianity, Pastoral Resources, tagged augsburg confession, come holy ghost, holy spirit, j.p. meyer, means of grace, ministry methods on 12 May 2008 | No Comments »
While preparing for our continuing Bible study on the Augsburg Confession this past Sunday, I came across a fascinating little comment by Prof. John P. Meyer on Article V. As you may recall, Article V states:
That we may obtain this faith, the Ministry of Teaching the Gospel and administering the Sacraments was instituted. For through [...]
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Posted in Devotional Thoughts, Lutheran Confessions, Lutheran Resources, Pastoral Resources, Worship, tagged ascension, ascension of our lord, augsburg confession, christ's return, christology, end of time, evangelism, j.p. meyer, john p. meyer, liturgical festivals, motivation for ministry, studies in the augsburg confession on 1 May 2008 | No Comments »
Why celebrate Ascension?
Yesterday, we were reminded that as we celebrate our Lord’s ascension into heaven, we have opportunity to focus on the comforting truth of Christ’s rule at the Father’s right hand. We were reminded how Christ rules all things for us even when we have to bear a heavy and painful cross in this [...]
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Posted in Devotional Thoughts, Lutheran Confessions, Lutheran Resources, Pastoral Resources, Worship, tagged augsburg confession, ascension, christology, theology of the cross, liturgical festivals, christ sitting at god's right hand, kingdom of god, christ's kingdom, j.p. meyer, john p. meyer, studies in the augsburg confession on 30 April 2008 | No Comments »
Does anyone celebrate Ascension anymore?
I pray you can answer “yes” to that question. But isn’t it true that the Festival of the Ascension of our Lord is one of the most neglected, if not forgotten festivals in the Christian church year? We get so excited about Easter and loudly celebrate Pentecost, but Ascension often doesn’t [...]
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