Part of Something Greater
I urge you, then, be imitators of me. That is why I sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, to remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach them everywhere in every church. 1 Corinthians 4:16-17 Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Hattula, Finland was constructed...
The Challenge of Clergy Isolation During COVID-19 Days
The Challenge of Clergy Isolation During COVID-19 DaysA Letter from DoxologyMost pastors didn’t have “Global Pandemic” on their calendar for Spring 2020. Yet, faithful pastors continue to do what it is that they have been given to do as they care for their sheep and lambs, preaching the Word in...
Family Stories
And Moses said to the people, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will work for you today.” Exodus 14:13 In an age of tablets and personal devices, we have nearly lost the art of the family story. In years gone by, the dinner...
Remember Who You Are
Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if...
No Distractions, No Deterrents
When the days drew near for [Jesus] to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. Luke 9:51 The Pixar film Up tells the story of Carl, an aged widower, and Russell, a young scout, who end up on an adventure together where they meet up with...
Pastoral Letter 3/27/2020 and Guidelines for Distributing the Lord’s Supper During the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 27, 2020 Dear Saints of God, Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, who gives His flesh for the life of the world. I pray that the Lord continues to grant you His grace and strength! These are difficult times for our families, churches, communities, country, and world. The...
Good From Evil
As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. Genesis 50:20 Perhaps you have also wondered, “Can anything good come from the internet?” It has always proven to be a...
Commission on Theology & Church Relations Opinion on Communion & COVID-19
The current crisis caused by the coronavirus or Covid-19 pandemic is disrupting every facet of life for our entire continent and for most of the world. Increasing restrictions on social ties and connections—“social distancing”—while endorsed by most medical authorities are now also being mandated increasingly by governing authorities....