This “little” (829 pages) book is fantastic! It is a daily devotion book based on the historic lectionary by one of the great lights of confessional Lutheranism in the 20th century, Bishop Bo Giertz. He is best known in our circles for his book, The Hammer of God, but he’s written many wonderful works, including […]
Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin Trinity 2 (June 1, 2008) Luke 14:16-24 For an audio MP3 of this sermon, CLICK HERE TITLE: “The Great Banquet†Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Our text is the Gospel lesson just read, the story of […]
I just finished reading Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. It’s been a long time since I read it, if ever. The premise is a world of mostly self-imposed censorship, because people simply no longer desired to read and to think. it’s also a commentary on the passive nature of television and other audio media. This […]
The Coptic Orthodox Church has a long history. They broke from the Orthodox and Catholics at the Council of Chalcedon over the nature of Christ. From what I have been able to discern, the Oriental Orthodox Church (as they are sometimes called), were essentially miaphysites, teaching that Christ had one nature. Now this is really, […]
Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin Trinity 1 (May 25, 2008) Luke 16:19-31 For an audio MP3 of this sermon, CLICK HERE TITLE: “We Understand Us†Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Our text is the Gospel lesson just read, the story of […]