Dear Pastor, are you teaching your congregation to trust in God or in you? Ultimately, Christ is their Shepherd, just as He is ours. It is Christ’s Church, not ours. Bless them by preparing them for the fact that you will not be their last pastor.
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Absent Alleluias
The “Alleluia” has been buried. But fear not, it will be resurrected again on Easter morning!
Why Lent?
There is no Easter without Good Friday. There is no resurrection for us without Jesus’ death on the cross. There is no cross without an intentional Spirit-filled journey.
Lent: To Fast or Not to Fast
The purpose of giving something up for Lent is to ask God to draw you closer to Him as we, the body of Christ, draw closer to the foot of the cross. Lent is not a law, but an opportunity.
Ashes to Ashes and Dust to Dust: Why Lutherans Receive Ashes on Ash Wednesday
Many non-Lutherans wonder why their Lutheran friends and family members wear ashes on their forehead at the beginning of Lent. There are three reasons why: to remind them of their sinfulness, to remind them of their mortality, and to remind them of their redemption.
Lutheran Audio Books & Podcasts
Lutheran audio books and podcasts for really busy people!
Life Through Lutheran Lenses 