Boasting (Epiphany 1 Alternate, The Baptism of our Lord 2009)

Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin Epiphany 1 – (January 11, 2009) The Baptism of Our Lord Matthew 3:13-17 For an audio MP3 of this sermon, CLICK HERE TITLE: “The Least and the Most” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Our text for […]

The Lutheran Confessions – Pocket Edition a.k.a. "Baby Concordia"

Recently Rev. Paul McCain announced the “birth” of Baby Concordia, the Pocket Edition of the Lutheran Confessions.  Being a hopeless bibliophile, especially on editions of the Book of Concord, I ordered one right away. Here it is: My initial reactions are very positive.  It’s roughly the same size as my old pocket edition of Lutheran […]

+Richard John Neuhaus+

First Things just reported that Richard John Neuhaus, longtime editor of First Things and former Missouri Synod Lutheran, died in Christ this morning.  As a former Missourian, he always had an interesting perspective for those of us within the fold.  While I hardly agreed with everything he said, I found him insightful and almost always […]

Heirs of the Reformation: Treasures of the Singing Church

Imagine 45 of the greatest Lutheran hymns (okay, a few straight choir selections) from the 17th century, done by well trained musicians, with great instruments.  Now imagine it done in English, with mostly LSB hymn translations.  Now imagine a great booklet describing each piece. That is Heirs of the Reformation. This collection is really incredible.  […]