We pray: "Almighty God, You know we live in the midst of so many dangers that in our frailty we cannot stand upright. Grant strength and protection to support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy … Continue reading Readings for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany (02.03.2019)
Parents in the Household of Faith (Week ending 01.30.2019)
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites parents of confirmation age children to learn and grow with their kids in the Christian faith. To encourage that continual learning and growth, each week of class we post a reading from the Large Catechism or other portions of our Lutheran Confession of the faith here especially for the mothers and fathers. These readings are directly … Continue reading Parents in the Household of Faith (Week ending 01.30.2019)
Readings for the Third Sunday after Epiphany (01.27.2019)
We pray: "Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities and stretch forth the hand of Your majesty to heal and defend us; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever." Amen. 2 Kings 5:1-15 (ESV) 1 Naaman, commander of … Continue reading Readings for the Third Sunday after Epiphany (01.27.2019)
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 20 January 2019
Verse by verse, together we dig into Exodus 33:12-23... Hear the full audio of Bible Study from 20 January 2019. Notes from our study of Exodus 33:12-23 INTRODUCTION:Perhaps the most distinctively Lutheran insight into Biblical interpretation is clearly and carefully distinguishing Law and Gospel. Word Studies are helpful. Careful attention to the immediate context of … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 20 January 2019
Readings for the Second Sunday after Epiphany (20 January 2019)
We pray: "Almighty and everlasting God, Who governs all things in heaven and on earth, mercifully hear the prayers of Your people and grant us Your peace through all our days; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever." Amen. Exodus … Continue reading Readings for the Second Sunday after Epiphany (20 January 2019)
Parents in the Household of Faith (Week ending 01.16.2019)
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites parents of confirmation age children to learn and grow with their kids in the Christian faith. To encourage that continual learning and growth, each week of class we post a reading from the Large Catechism or other portions of our Lutheran Confession of the faith here especially for the mothers and fathers. These readings are directly … Continue reading Parents in the Household of Faith (Week ending 01.16.2019)
Readings for The Baptism of Our Lord (1.13.2019)
We pray: "Father in heaven, at the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, You proclaimed Him your beloved Son and annointed Him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized in His name faithful in their calling as your children and inheritors with Him of eternal life; through the same Jesus Christ our … Continue reading Readings for The Baptism of Our Lord (1.13.2019)
Hibited
At the turn of the century when blogs first emerged, I wrote uninhibited. I composed countless essays, articles, critiques of politics, culture and trends in theology. I cared less whose feelings I might hurt, whom I might offend. Blogging seemed far less social then, I suppose, because I wrote chiefly for me. I hosted my … Continue reading Hibited
Readings for the Epiphany of Our Lord (1.6.2019)
We pray: "O God, by the leading of a star You made known Your only-begotten Son to the Gentiles. Lead us, who know You by faith, to enjoy in heaven the fullness of Your divine presence; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, … Continue reading Readings for the Epiphany of Our Lord (1.6.2019)
Readings for the First Sunday after Christmas (12.30.2018)
We pray: "O God, our Maker and Redeemer, You wonderfully created us and in the incarnation of Your Son yet more wondrously restored our human nature. Grant that we may ever be alive in Him who made Himself to be like us; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the … Continue reading Readings for the First Sunday after Christmas (12.30.2018)
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 