Monthly Archives: July 2017

Reformation 500 Resources: Life of Luther

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Country Preacher

There are a lot of biographies of Martin Luther out there: Scholarly, thorough, filled with the latest research, and lots of historical detail. I recommend one that does not have those things. Life of Luther by Gustav Just, is a … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Dad and the Greatest Teen

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Country Preacher

According to a mug, hat and Father’s Day card I have received over the years (although sadly, no tie), I am the World’s Greatest Dad. With the exception of Michael Scott, no one takes such statements seriously. Most fathers will, … Continue reading →

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Sermon for Trinity 7

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Country Preacher

For the disciples, the numbers don’t look good. Miles from the nearest town. At least 4,000 people. Seven loaves, a few fish. It’s not just an inconvenience. It is quickly turning into a humanitarian crisis. The entire population of Wheatland, … Continue reading →

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On Church Attendance and My Quest to Lose Weight

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Country Preacher

Every summer I try and exercise. It usually doesn’t go very well. If I have a goal in mind, I sometimes manage it – sporadically and for a little while. But once the goal is reached, it’s back to the … Continue reading →

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Slow Roll Out

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Country Preacher

I didn’t plan for a slow roll out. But it’s turning out that way. The good news is that you can order “What Every Christian Must Know” as a paperback! Right now!  It’s available at the Createspace store. (I thought … Continue reading →

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Thoughts from a Pageant Dad

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Country Preacher

I’m a Pageant Dad. That is, my daughters are pageant girls. I’m proud to be a pageant dad. Usually, that just means supporting them when they leave, welcoming them when they come back, and staying out of the way when … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve Learned

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Country Preacher

I was all excited about posting “Go to Amazon to pre-order!” today. Now I’m a little bit abashed. I learned something really important about Amazon Kindle publishing. If you upload a draft, just to see how the process works, and … Continue reading →

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Coming This Week! UPDATE: Now Available!

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Country Preacher

CLICK HERE TO ORDER! (Kindle version. Paperback coming soon!) The Small Catechism is fantastic. And the synod explanation is also very useful. It explains the theology quite well. But Luther’s Large catechism applies that theology. It is one of the most … Continue reading →

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Sermon for Trinity 6: Caution – This Sermon Contains Law and Gospel

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Country Preacher

I added a section near the end about God punishing our sins in this world by turning us over to them. In the case of the fifth commandment, that means a life of bitterness and resentment as we keep score … Continue reading →

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New Resource

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Country Preacher

Coming soon at Teach These Things: Outlines of Luther’s Large Catechism. For those who have ordered Teach These Things, you already have them in the teacher’s book. I intended them as a help for teaching. But a pastor friend suggested … Continue reading →

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