Monthly Archives: August 2011

Once again, Pr. Stiegemeyer offers some great advice.  Not about the coffee shop.  I live across the country from there, and have no idea whether the coffee is good or not.  (Since I don’t think there can be “bad coffee”, I … Continue reading →

Because, really, it’s always about our unwillingness to fear, love and TRUST in God above all things.  Words of warning and comfort.  Listen HERE.

Otherwise known as “Unjust Steward Sunday”.  Today is the Ninth Sunday after Trinity, and the Gospel reading is the oft-confusing unjust (or dishonest) steward.  Sounds like a good time to talk about the seventh commandment, vocation, the first commandment, original … Continue reading →

I usually enjoy reading the Volokh Conspiracy.  It’s penned by law professors, and usually deals with legal issues.  I enjoy legal writing, because it is the public policy equivalent of theology.  (What do the words say, what do they mean, … Continue reading →

I’ve never preached on Paul’s final words to the Ephesian elders before tonight. What is on the mind of Paul, when he says goodbye to the Ephesian elders for the last time?  What final words of wisdom does he have … Continue reading →

My sermon for the eighth Sunday after Trinity. Listen HERE. Sorry, no manuscript this week.  But it is worth a listen.  And it’s not too long.

I was searching for the CTS Kantorei online (To replace a CD that got badly scratched).  What do I find?  A notice from Westboro Baptist Church, announcing that “The Kantorei is a sodomite choir of 16 male Arminian theological students … Continue reading →

Is there anything cuter than small children standing in front of a congregation, while the parents silently pray, “Please, don’t let them do anything embarrassing”? There are a lot of Christmas Programs out there, but a few years ago, I … Continue reading →

Dr. Grime (Mr. LSB himself) has started a new blog (Lutheran Service Book: The Next Five Years) dedicated to fully utilizing our synod’s beloved hymnal.  My favorite quote from his first (and temporarily only) post: But it does imply that … Continue reading →

Here is how Luther begins his sermon on the feeding of the 4,000: You know that the third commandment bids us hear and discuss God’s word on the Sabbath day.  Now, that day is dedicated to the Lord when we … Continue reading →