Category Archives: 10 Commandments

What most distinguishes the believer from the non-believer?

Right from the get-go we have something of an epistemological/ontological problem. I mean, right? That is, there are differences that are easier to see, and then there are differences that are more central, but harder to discern. On the ontological … Continue reading

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Catechism 74; Appeal; Forever Friend, Charlie Clauss

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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New Theses, New Reformation

Thesis 74- We must see children as God does, as a blessing from Him. It’s a staple of pastoral humor. You can pretty much count on some quip coming from the pulpit when summer vacation starts, bemoaning the burden of … Continue reading

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When We Rise Up

Rituals are habits of remembrance. We give thanks before we eat to remember that God is our provider and to gratefully acknowledge Him as such. We celebrate advent to remember the joy of the incarnation. Neither of these are required … Continue reading

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Three Men and a Lady

Special Mothers’ Day Edition

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The Care and Feeding of Shepherds

I have not one, but multiple machines in my house that I love. It’s the kind of machine that makes me give thanks for the days we live in. Little more than a century ago even kings and titans of … Continue reading

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Atin-Lay, De fide; Catechism 73; Forever Friends

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Three Economic Truisms that Just Aren’t So

A little knowledge may be dangerous, but not nearly so dangerous as a great deal of ignorance. Too often, when it comes to economics, we carry around just enough foolishness to make ourselves dangerous, believing “truths” that have no truth … Continue reading

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New Theses, New Reformation

Thesis 73- We must make family to family relationships. It is not my contention that every single instance of age segregation in the church is a triumph of the devil. The Bible just isn’t that clear or that insistent on … Continue reading

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Should we vote in church?

There are, at base, three forms of government. The first is rule by one. The second is rule by a few, the third rule by all. In civil government this would essentially be monarchy, republic and democracy, broadly speaking. In … Continue reading

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