Praying in school

Praying in school ““Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your […]

Why groups like the ACELC aren’t helpful: Part Two

In my last post on the topic, I posited that the multiplication of statements has not historically been helpful in the Missouri.  I would be delighted to be corrected, but I am hard pressed to find one example in our LCMS history that would point to an external group (which I will explain in a […]

The Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist (Aug. 29, 2010)

On the occasion of the baptism of Luke Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist The head of John the Baptist on a platter.  That’s what Salome, the daughter of Herodias, asked for when her sick step-father offered to give her anything, up to half of his kingdom.  I can think of a lot better ways […]

Why groups like the ACELC aren’t helpful: Part One

I do not believe that groups like the ACELC are helpful to the cause of faithful Lutheranism in our midst. While this is not an exhaustive examination, it is a start of my thoughts on the process.  I would welcome your thoughts and insights along the way. The Association of Confessing Evangelical Lutheran Congregations (ACELC) […]