Question: We know several older adults who have chosen to live with someone rather than marry him/her. The reasons seem to be economic. They have gone to a church that will give them a commitment ceremony, and then they say they are married in God's eyes. What is a Biblical response to this? Answer: “We want to get married, but if we do, our … [Read more...] about Pastor, I Have a Question – June, 2023
Lust: The Product of a Disordered Heart
The first three Sundays in Lent especially direct Christians to consider our formidable foe and his allies—the devil, the unbelieving world, and our sinful flesh. Consider this description of what we face: “Consider, O devout soul, to what peril thou art constantly exposed from the devil... He is an enemy extremely ready in audacity, strong in … [Read more...] about Lust: The Product of a Disordered Heart
Spreading Love Beyond Our Walls
Where would we be without the love and care of others? Without the love and care of our God, we would not have our Savior, Jesus, who has taken away our sins and given us the eternal inheritance of heaven. Without the love and care of the people God puts in our lives, we would be without many of the joys and kindnesses that brighten our … [Read more...] about Spreading Love Beyond Our Walls
Pastor, I Have a Question April, 2023
Question: What is “the Rapture” and why don’t we Lutherans teach it? Answer: With over 80 million book copies, plus five movies featuring big-name actors like Nicholas Cage, there is no question as to the ongoing popularity of the Left Behind novels written by the late Tim LaHaye and his co-author Jerry Jenkins. However, the chief premise of the … [Read more...] about Pastor, I Have a Question April, 2023
Echoes from ELS Pulpits Past
Excerpted from print: “Behold A Greater Than Solomon” – 1989 (Rev. Alvin E. Wagner) Jesus’ Response Regarding Catastrophes | Luke 13:1-5 Edited - Rev. Ron Pederson Text: There were present at that season some who told Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do … [Read more...] about Echoes from ELS Pulpits Past
Yet Another Supernatural Mark on the Bible: No Contradictions
What makes the Bible different from any other literature, ancient or modern, that we should trust its message? Why should we believe what the Bible says? Perhaps you’ve noticed some apparent contradictions within its pages. Unfortunately, apparent contradictions in the Bible have caused many people to abandon their belief in the biblical message. … [Read more...] about Yet Another Supernatural Mark on the Bible: No Contradictions