Topic: pastors
Question #1: Are you against marriage encounter weekends, parenting seminars, financial planning retreats, and and so forth?Answer #1:While many workshops can be valuable for practical advice, as ... discussMy story of being a pastor’s kid is difficult to write in isolation because it is tightly interwoven with the entirety of my life, and bleeds into so many other aspects of my journey. Often whe ... discuss
from Jill Stanek.comby Susie Allen, host of the blog, Pro-Life in TN, and Kelli We welcome your suggestions for additions to our Top Blogs (see tab on right side of home page)! Email Susie@jillstanek. ... discuss
by Susie Allen, host of the blog, Pro-Life in TN, and Kelli We welcome your suggestions for additions to our Top Blogs (see tab on right side of home page)! Email Susie@jillstanek.com. Wesley J. Smit ... discuss
Parishes are sometimes cautious about switching from a disposable subscription missal program to a permanent one because they are confronted with an up-front price that is higher than what has been ... discuss
Ezekiel 2:1-5 says,“And he said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you.” 2 And as he spoke to me, the Spirit entered into me and set me on my feet, and I heard hi ... discuss
Sacrosanctum concilium - what we have done, what we have failed to do An address by Mgr Andrew Wadsworth to a study session of priests of Westminster Diocese. May 22, 2013. ... discuss
Click here to subscribe to The Social Conservative Review. Dear Friends, Earlier this week, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to determine whether or not prayers can be offered at government meetings (lo ... discuss
By Bud Shaver I am relatively new to the pro-life movement; I have been actively pro-life for only 5 years. What I lack in years to the movement I have made up for in experience! I ... discuss
Tony Perkins, Family Research Center University: Live Action's new video series, exposing America's late-term abortion industry. Speakers include: - Tony Perkins, President, Family Research Council - ... discuss
by Jonathon van Maren “People have often asked, and we’ve asked ourselves—how could Nazi Germany participate in the Holocaust? How can you take entire segments of your society, Jews ... discuss
by Jonathon van Maren “People have often asked, and we’ve asked ourselves—how could Nazi Germany participate in the Holocaust? How can you take entire segments of your society, Jews ... discuss
22 May AD 1688 After Martin Chemnitz and Johann Gerhard, Johannes Andreas Quenstedt may have been the ablest theologian of the Lutheran church in the period following the death of Martin Luther. A shi ... discuss
I spent a year or so working for the influential Dr. Dean Hoge at the Catholic University of America's Life Cycle Institute. We were working on a major project for 5 Protestant denominations on why pa ... discuss
The Goodness of God and the Reality of Evil - Dr. Mohler reflects on the tornado in Oklahoma: “Every thoughtful person must deal with the problem of evil. Evil acts and tragic events come to us ... discuss
The Goodness of God and the Reality of Evil - Dr. Mohler reflects on the tornado in Oklahoma: “Every thoughtful person must deal with the problem of evil. Evil acts and tragic events come to us ... discuss
Brethren: Peace and Good to all of you in Jesus' Name. The Catholic World Report published two days ago a great article about the Catholic Charismatic Renewal which you all ought to read. Here's a ... discuss
A look at the history and future of the sometimes-controversial movement By Allesandra Nucci When the newly elected Pope Francis appeared at the window before the ch ... discuss
The Kindle edition of one of my favorite books on prayer is on sale for just $1.99: Praying Backwards by Bryan Chapell. Christian Focus has several of their Trailblazers series on sale for just $2.99 ... discuss
The Kindle edition of one of my favorite books on prayer is on sale for just $1.99: Praying Backwards by Bryan Chapell. Christian Focus has several of their Trailblazers series on sale for just $2.99 ... discuss
Card. Dolan ‘would not suggest’ pro-abort Gov. Cuomo not a Catholic ‘in good standing’: archdioceseby John JalsevacNEW YORK, May 16, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – After New York Cardinal Timoth ... discuss
Welcome to the Weekly Town Crier. Proclaiming blindness to the blind for a long time. Keeping our finger on the pulse of pop culture. Sending out feelers into the cultural battlefield to bring you bac ... discuss
Last night my wife and I sat and did a rough tally of the number of couples we have known as they have gone through dating and engagement. It's a pretty good number of friends, family, and fellow chur ... discuss
There are a few new Kindle deals for you: Which Bible Translation Should I Use? by Andreas Kostenberger ($4.74); How We Got the Bible ($3.47); Luke - Acts in the Expositor’s Bible Commentar ... discuss
We came back from family wedding this past weekend to realize that Minnesota (our state) passed legislation legalizing gay marriage. Gov. Dayton signed it into law last night, to be put into effect on ... discuss
Tweetby Jonathon Van Maren“People have often asked, and we’ve asked ourselves—how could Nazi Germany participate in the Holocaust? How can you take entire segments of your society, Jews as well ... discuss
There are some books on preaching that are meant for preachers. These are books that teach the nuts and bolts of preaching, that are full of practical tips and illustration. There is a place for such ... discuss
The “authentic new docu-series” starring Bishop Noel Jones, Deitrick Haddon and four other high-profile Christian ministers is scheduled to debut in the fall of this year, and appears to f ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Saints: 1825 Psalms and canticle from Common of Apostles: 1964 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Saints: 548 Psalms and ... discuss
Even Christians have abortions because they have never seen abortion. How can they see it if nobody shows it to them? If pro-life churches would simply show the truth, babies could be saved that ... discuss
I've been having lots of thoughts swirling around in my head regarding Mother's Day and want to share.I want to remind everyone that though Mother's Day may be a joyful day for most, it can also be a ... discuss
An article in context by Alejandro Bermudez, translator of On Heaven and Earth. Cardinal Bergoglio embraced the priests and their ministry. He would visit them in the shanty towns, send them to rest i ... discuss
W.W. Jay-Z? - Writing for Christianity Today, Russell Moore suggests “how Christian hip-hop could call the American church back to the gospel—and hip-hop back to its roots.”A We ... discuss
What follows is an interview with Kevin Schut. He’s a delightful fellow, and he happens to have written a book about video games. It’s called Of Games and God, and you should probably re ... discuss
Click here to subscribe to the Social Conservative Review. Dear Friend, It's human nature to wish every victory could be final and decisive. For example, when we defeated Nazi Germany, it was a compl ... discuss
“Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.” WEB (Read this scripture and more at http: ... discuss
Pastoral Care Under the Cross is a book by Richard Eyer that is written primarily towards pastors. According to Eyer on page 148, “The premise of this book is that it is not the task of pastor ... discuss
From April 19, 1775, I suspect, Lutheran Pastor John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg, and fellow clergymen Presbyterian James Caldwell, Baptist Joab Houghton, and Trinitarian ... discuss
Brethren, Peace be with you. I share this report by the Catholic News Agency: Vatican City, May 8, 2013 / 10:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis told leaders of women’s religious orders today th ... discuss
Vatican City, May 8, 2013 / 10:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis told leaders of women’s religious orders today that their vocations can only be recognized within the fold of the Church. ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 All from Proper of Seasons: 914 Office of Readings for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord God, come to my assistance.– Lord ... discuss
Today’s book review post is special for two reasons. First, this marks the 150th book review I’ve posted here at Fundamentally Reformed. Second, this review includes the foreword I was pri ... discuss
7 May AD 1887 Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther was a founding father of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod. He served as its first president from 1847 to 1850 and again from 1864 to 1878. O ... discuss
If you are a former American Evangelical who is now attending a liturgical Confessional Lutheran Church, your help is needed in a survey! This summer I am moving to St. Louis for the month of Ju ... discuss
May 5th, 2013St. John's and Trinity Lutheran Church, Suring, WI"Look to the Cross"What was the sin of the Israelites? They were ungrateful for God's blessings. And when suffering began, eve ... discuss
From: Chuck@chuckbaldwinlive.com Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 Subject: Should Christians Give Up Their Guns? by Chuck Baldwin, May 2, 2013 Should Christians Give Up Their Guns? by Chuck Bal ... discuss
I am in the unique and enjoyable position of receiving copies of most of the latest and greatest Christian books and I like to provide regular roundups of some of the best and brightest of the bunch. ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Saints: 1815 Psalms and canticle from Common of Apostles: 1964 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Saints: 1145 Psalms an ... discuss
Here's another assault on the Constitution by the Obama administration, an attack on religious liberty, from Breitbart:The Pentagon has released a statement confirming that soldiers could be prosecute ... discuss
To hear some tell it, it's almost as if abolitionists are planning to show up at your solid, Gospel-preaching, totally pro-life church's front entrance any given Sunday, unannounced, with baby carnage ... discuss
For those who haven't heard about it, the Kermit Gosnell trial is finishing up in Philadelphia. Kermit Gosnell is charged with the gruesome murders of infants born alive after failed abor ... discuss
Believe it or not, there was once a time in my life when I loved controversy. I used to like to debate. It didn’t even matter if I really believed what I was saying; I just wanted to see if I co ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Psalter: Thursday, Week I, 1250 Common of Doctors: 2097 (reading, canticle antiphon) Common of Pastors: 2081 (intercessions) Proper of Sa ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Psalter: Thursday, Week I, 1161 Common of Doctors: 2095 (reading, canticle antiphon) Common of Pastors: 2073 (intercessions) Proper of Sa ... discuss
Administrators of Justice. That administrators of justice may act always with integrity and right conscience.Seminaries. That seminaries, especially those of mission churches, may form pastors after t ... discuss
The Pope's general prayer intention for May is: "That administrators of justice may act always with integrity and right conscience."His mission intention is: “That seminaries, especially those of mi ... discuss
The Office hymn Christe, Pastorum is a hymn for the Common of Pastors. It has a flexible structure that allows it to be sung for a Pope, Bishop, or Priest, because there are 3 different versions of ve ... discuss
The close connection of the Law and the Gospel becomes apparent also when we consider the sanctification of the believer. It is true, according to the inward, or new, man the believer does not require ... discuss
Jane asked, “Where are the Christians?” On Day 2, GAP at Auburn got really revved up. Huge crowds came out to see the display and discuss abortion with our staff and volunteers. Some of them e ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Psalter: Monday, Week I, 1115 Proper of Saints: 1796 Common of Doctors of the Church: 2097 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Psalter: Monda ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Psalter: Monday, Week I, 1106 Proper of Saints: 1795 Common of Doctors of the Church: 2095 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Psalter: Monda ... discuss
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Alread ... discuss
Denver, Colo., Apr 27, 2013 / 04:05 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The biggest threat to priests is the temptation to be more immersed in the world than the Gospel, says Pope Francis in his newly translated boo ... discuss
Contact: Pastor Wiley Drake, 714-865-8132 BRANSON, Mo., April 26, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Pastors Wiley Drake and Jeff Wright ask all Americans to join them in a Prayer Vigil for Repentance. W ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 808 Psalter: Saturday, Week IV, 1610 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 517 Psalter: Saturday, Week IV ... discuss
I love reading books, but I also love reading reviews of books. Reviews allow me to discover books I haven’t heard of, they teach me to think wisely, they allow me to better prioritize the ... discuss
In the land of the Lutheran interweb in the last few years there has been on-going debate on whether pastors should stick with a Law-Gospel format or preach some form of Law-Gospel-Law (the last ... discuss
Click here to subscribe to the Social Conservative Review. Dear Friends: As the father of two Boy Scouts, it's been hard to see the BSA teeter on the edge of moral irrelevance. The proposed "compromi ... discuss
From: Chuck@chuckbaldwinlive.com Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 Subject: "The Man Who Fired The Shot Heard 'Round The World" (by Chuck Baldwin, Th.18Apr13)"The Man Who Fired The Shot Heard ’ ... discuss
And said on Thursday's throughout the year. Remember not, O Lord, our offences, nor those of our fathers; neither take thou vengeance of our sins. Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy Christ ... discuss
Book Details: • Editor: Gregory K. Beale • Category: Biblical Theology • Publisher: Baker Academic (2011) • ... discuss
20 April AD 1558 Johannes Bugenhagen (1485-1558), was from Pomerania in northern Germany. Because of his ancestral region, he took the Latin name Pomeranus and Martin Luther often called him "Doctor ... discuss
Even if you are Christian who is not even open to considering the full inclusion of homosexuals into the life of your church, you can still learn something from Pastor Sandra Turnbull's book, God's Ga ... discuss
2 Timothy 3:13 King James Version (KJV) 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. The Word of God is truly showing itself to be a Truth. Anyone surprised ... discuss
From Jill Stanek.comby Susie Allen, host of the blog, Pro-Life in TN, and KelliWe welcome your suggestions for additions to our Top Blogs (see tab on right side of home page)! Email Susie@jillstanek.c ... discuss
We’re excited to kick off the first day of the 40-Day Jesus Is____. Video Journey with Pastors Judah & Chelsea Smith. We get to hear about the free gift that… Post Footer automaticall ... discuss
The Third Sunday of EasterActs 9:1-22Peace Lutheran Church, McMurray, PA“The Chief of Sinners; The Greatest Missionary” It is fitting, perhaps, to host a missionary visit on this Sunday in w ... discuss
Click here to subscribe to The Social Conservative Review. Dear Friends: In recent days, major media outlets have been highlighting politicians who, while once supportive of marriage as it always has ... discuss
Easter 2c (April 7, 2013) Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rocklin, California John 20:19-31 easter2c-2013.mp3 TITLE: “Peace be with you” Grace to you and peace from God our Fathe ... discuss
Dr Ed Dingess has replied to our rebuttal of his original critique of our position. Let's analyse together his reply. (FYI: It appears that he only remembered he was talking to AHA and not Triablogue ... discuss
A few days after our September 2012 Awareness Campaign at the First Congregationalist Church of Winter Park, Florida, I got this email from Sarah Morice-Brubaker who is an Assistant Professor of The ... discuss
Jeremy Irons expressed doubts about gay marriage in a recent interview. Poor thing. I'm sure the two minutes' internet hate has begun and he's probably already been bullied into an apology. Two th ... discuss
A recent article from one Ed Dingess grants us excellent opportunities for clarification of our own position and convictions, and we'd like to take the time to comment at length on Dr. Dingess' statem ... discuss
[These are the notes for my presentation. Pardoned any editing fails, typos, and where I made connections in my head but not on paper!] Presented at The Gospel Coalition of Eastern Iowa, March 201 ... discuss
There is a saying that goes, "If you cut the bible it bleeds". Ok, so I know it doesn't really bleed, but I do understand what that means; if you cut out the parts you don't like it to try and make yo ... discuss
Can I get an AMEN on this? This is one of my biggest pet peeves and a HUGE stick in my craw. Even pastors living in the GRAY and leading their congregation into the gray shades use this line ... discuss
From Alan Graebner, Birth Control and the Lutherans—The Missouri Synod as a Case Study, Journal of Social History, Vol. 2, No. 4, Summer 1969, pages 320-22:"In this case he [Rehwinkel] was much a ... discuss
"And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up ... discuss
Fr. Christian Bouchacourt, District Superior of South America, on the evening of the Pope’s election: Cardinal Bergoglio wishes to be a poor man among the poor. He cultivates a militant humility, ... discuss
A couple of weeks ago, in “Has the papacy become ‘just a job’?” I lumped concerns that emeritus Pope Benedict’s resignation had changed the nature of the papacy in with other bits of “sil ... discuss
Sermon – Lent 4 “Laetare” - March 10th, 2013St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hamel, ILJohn 6:1-6“The Lord Who Feeds”I don't know how any Lutheran can honestly look at the feeding of the fi ... discuss
Babies saved … babies adopted … pastors participating … abortion center owners miffed. Yes, those are things we hear about at 40 Days for Life vigils on a regular basis. But the blessings are R ... discuss
One chapter in the new book, “40 Days for Life: Discover What God Has Done … Imagine What He Can Do,” focuses on the wildly successful growth of 40 Days for Life across the United Ki ... discuss
Today is International Women's Day. International Women's Day started out as a socialist political event but has since morphed into an event that celebrates the achievements of women and that speaks o ... discuss
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Sermon – Reminiscere – February 24th, 2013Grace Lutheran Church, Dyer, INMatthew 15:21-28“Feasting in Faith when Yes Looks like No”I suppose there's a misison theme today in that the ... discuss
From: Chuck@chuckbaldwinlive.com Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 Subject: If You Are Going To Take A Stand, You Must Take It Now! by Chuck Baldwin, February 7, 2013 If You Are Going To Take ... discuss
By Adriane DorrOne of the largest Lutheran church bodies in the world, the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY), announced Feb. 5 that it had broken fellowship with “those churches who ... discuss
Your Excellencies:There should be deep concern about Philadelphia's Catholic hospitals (i.e., 1) the paucity of NFP-only physicians, 2) "privileges" for IVF specialists, 3) "privileges" for associates ... discuss
Sermon – Epiphany 5 – Luke 4:31-44 Trinity Lutheran Church, Menasha, WI “The Purpose Driven Savior” What's your purpose? Why are you here? I don't mean why are you here this morning – alt ... discuss
Parents beware: Sex ed publisher ETR is an offshoot of Planned Parenthood Critical to Planned Parenthood's success in reaching our children with its deadly message is its ability to go unde ... discuss
. CBR Executive Director Gregg Cunningham shows abortion video during worship service at Calvary Chapel Pearl Harbor. Abortion, which was sold to the American people as a way of liberating women, has ... discuss
Sermon – Epiphany 4 – Luke 4:16-30 Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Chicago, IL “Good News to the Poor” You know, there are a lot of interesting connections with today's Gospel reading and the occ ... discuss
26 January AD 1915; transferred to 28 January* Matthias Loy (1828-1915) was born on 17 March to Matthias and Christina Loy, a pair of German immigrants. The family lived in near-poverty in Cumberland ... discuss
Thousands of faithful Episcopalians gathered in St. Louis, Missouri in 1977 and agreed upon the Affirmation of St. Louis, a document which expressed our commitment to the historic and biblical faith o ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 668 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 1012 Common of Doctors: 1768 (reading, canticle antiphon, intercessions) Proper of Saints: 1337 (concluding pr ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 1001 Common of Doctors: 1769 (reading, responsory, intercessions) Proper of Saints: 1336 (canticle antiphon, c ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 999 Common of Pastors: 1737 (verse) Proper of Seasons: 113 (first reading, responsory) Proper of Saints: 1335 ... discuss
27 January AD 407 Saint John Chrysostom, Preacher, Bishop, and Theologian, was called Chrysostom (Greek for"golden-mouthed") by his hearers. He was a dominant force in the fourth-century Christian chu ... discuss
John was called "Chrysostom" ("Golden Mouth") because of his eloquence. He was a priest of Antioch, and an outstanding preacher. (Audiences were warned not to carry large sums of money when they went ... discuss
I have always heard that if you are going to teach something, you should teach what you are passionate about. I am passionate—more like adamant—about the eternal security of the believer. Or as St ... discuss
Today, January 26, is the memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus.St. Paul was so influential and attractive a personality that he was able to draw such different types of men as Timothy and Titus and to m ... discuss
26 January, New Testament Saint Titus, Pastor and Confessor was sent by Paul as bishop and pastor to Crete. Along with his other duties, he was also to "appoint elders in every town (Titus 1:5)" ... discuss
Tim SweetmanOn my shelf at home is a big blue book filled with letters. When I turned thirteen, my Dad enlisted all of the influential men in my life at that time to write me letters as I entered “m ... discuss
On Election Day 2012, a sizable minority of self-described “evangelicals” voted for a presidential candidate dedicated to the proposition that an entire class of human beings can be set aside to b ... discuss
24 January, New Testament Today we commemorate Saint Timothy, Pastor and Confessor. The festival days for Pastors Timothy and Titus are set on either side of the day marking Saint Paul's conversion. T ... discuss
Today marks the 40th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that invalidated all state prohibitions against abortion and made it a constitutionally protected act. More than 50 million ... discuss
Today marks the 40th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that invalidated all state prohibitions against abortion and made it a constitutionally protected act. More than 50 million ... discuss
Today is National Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. The date was chosen by Ronald Reagan to coincide with the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case. He issued the day to fall on the third Sun ... discuss
Contact: Jonathan Cahn, 804-971-0414 WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- On Monday, January 21st, Inauguration Day ordinary Americans will gather with Pastors, Clergy, Lay Leaders, Con ... discuss
As I prepare to spend a week teaching the book of Jeremiah to Chinese pastors in Hong Kong, I’ve been reflecting on the strengths and weaknesses of the Church in America. Regrettably, the list of ne ... discuss
I was very excited to learn last night that Ed Martin is now the new chairman of the Missouri GOP. I met Ed Martin last year and was so impressed with him on multiple levels. He is also th ... discuss
In Geneva there was a man by the name of Caroli who became part of the Calvinist Reformation but eventually went back to Rome and started accusing Calvin of being an Arian. Caroli demanded that Calvin ... discuss
As we begin 2013, let us pause today and reflect on 2012. It was a great year at the PM Notes Blog with the message of Gospel being published to approximate 65,000 visitors and 180,000 pageviews ... discuss
Based on a letter by Francis Church,editor of the New York Sun in a September 21, 1897 editorial reply toVirginia O'Hanion who had written to inquire if Santa Claus really existed.Yes, Virginia, there ... discuss
Your Excellencies:Inarguably, there are hospitals for whom the label "Catholic" seems tantamount to false advertising. Such mislabeling endangers the physical and spiritual h ... discuss
Your Excellencies:There is at least one hospital within the geographic boundaries of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, for which "Catholic" is a mislabeling that endangers the physical and sp ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 649 Psalter: Friday, Week I, 764 Common of Pastors: 1431 (verse before first reading) Proper of Seasons: 183 (first reading) Proper of Saints: ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 667 Psalter: Monday, Week I, 710 Common of Pastors: 1452 (reading, canticle antiphon, intercessions) Proper of Saints: 1212 (concluding prayer) ... discuss
(Vatican Radio) The service of charity, Pope Benedict said today, is at the heart of the Church’s identity and mission. In a new Apostolic Letter – issued “motu proprio,” that is, on his own i ... discuss
Like everyone else in the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese, I was in Johnstown, Pennsylvania earlier this week for the consecration and enthronement of our new Bishop, His Grace, Bishop Greg ... discuss
Thanks to our pastors at Upper Arlington Lutheran Church: Brodie Taphorn, Eric Waters, Buff Delcamp, Paul Ulring, Dave Mann, Dan Clark, Scott Ford, and David Drumel. We appreciate you. ... discuss
Last summer I traveled to Prince Edward Island on Canada’s east coast to speak at a Gospel Coalition event. I was there with Mike Bullmore and Kevin DeYoung for the “Magnificent Holiness&# ... discuss
3. The laity derive the right and duty to the apostolate from their union with Christ the head; incorporated into Christ's Mystical Body through Baptism and strengthened by the power of the Holy Spiri ... discuss
Cyber Monday - There are lots of Cyber Monday deals available today from Christian retailers. I’ve got a round-up underway; just click the link to see some of the most notable deals. One of the ... discuss
The Washington Times reports. ... discuss
Thomas Oden’s book, Classical Pastoral Care, is a book that covers the legacy, history and theology of the pastor and the pastoral office in their service to the body of Christ.What is impressively ... discuss
“O give thanks to the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.” (Read this scripture and more at http://prayerpivot.com) There are times in life when we are more aware of givi ... discuss
Why Are You Afraid? - Cornell, who writes from Kenya, grapples with the kind of fear few of us have had to experience—the threat of violence and terrorism that chases people from their homes and ... discuss
Contact: Dr. Janice Hollis, 215-836-3498; www.MilitaryBibleAssociation.com PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 20, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- National Bible Day 2012 in Southern California was an exceptionally well ... discuss
Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> For the last two weeks we have been discussing the idea of Vocation. As you can recall, the word ‘vocation’ means, calling. Furthermore, we have ... discuss
“Going unto the south, and turning round unto the north, turning round, turning round, the wind is going, and by its circuits the wind hath returned.” YLT (Read this scripture and more at h ... discuss
For an organization working to eliminate a specific injustice, anniversaries are not something to celebrate. The goal is to become superfluous. The fact that our work is still necessary is indication ... discuss
A crucial date for Anglicanism in the United States of America is the consecration of the first Bishop of the Anglican Communion in the United States. During the colonial era, there had been no Anglic ... discuss
It must have been almost a year ago that I received an email from a pastor in India, asking me if I would consider traveling all the way to New Delhi to teach at his church and to meet some of the Chr ... discuss
For more material on the role of a pastor, check out the following links:Advice For Pastors: Preach The Cross Not The Christian:http://www.pastormattrichard.com/2012/07/advice-for-pastors-preach ... discuss
Sermon- All Saints Day (observed), November 4th, 2012Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Carson City, NVRevelation 7:2-17“All Saints: Eschatology and Ecclesiology”Introductions, etc...All Saints Day – a ... discuss
Click here to subscribe to The Social Conservative Review. Dear Friends: As we consider the results of this week’s election, our priorities as social conservatives remain unchanged. We need to ... discuss
Albert Mohler, the president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary writes over at Crosswalk.com: The margin in the electoral college is significant, but the popular vote reveals a deeply divide ... discuss
During an election cycle, one expects the candidates to trade barbs, hurl insults, and make impolite comments about each other. Sometimes, they even do it right to each others' faces. However, th ... discuss
If you have a Facebook account, you may have had the following experience. Someone “tags” you in a discussion that turns into a controversy and a list of comments from people you have ... discuss
Kingdom of the Left Hand: A theological term used to refer to the secular realm of government in general, Synonyms for the Left Hand Kingdom could include "the secular realm" or "the Kingdom of Power. ... discuss
Top 10 Reasons For Pro-Lifers to Vote for Mitt Romney In the election between pro-abortion President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney, there is a wide chasm between the two when it com ... discuss
bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">I have been so very blessed this past year by God. In fact, did you know that God healed my back this past year? It is true, I have had some rea ... discuss
Last week I complained about the lame guidance given by our pastor for the presidential elections. Satan is practically in the ballot and has been condemned as having intrinsically evil policies ... discuss
O.k., this video is a little on the corny side, but still deserves a couple of laughs. Besides, who doesn't laugh at Beaker? To learn more about the office of pastor check out the fol ... discuss
New Polls Confirm Romney Momentum in Battleground States New polling data confirms Mitt Romney is surging in key battleground states and could be headed not only to an election victory over pro-ab ... discuss
LifeNews.com Pro-Life News Report Wednesday, October 31, 2012 For pro-life news updated throughout the day, visit LifeNews.com. Current Headlines Top Stories • New Polls Confirm Romney Mo ... discuss
One week from tomorrow I will be heading east. Way east. Along with Murray Robinson, one of my fellow elders at Grace Fellowship Church, I will be heading to Dubai and then to India. I am going there ... discuss
American Blacks have been suffering most under the policies of Barack Hussein Obama. There’s no surprise to Pharmer that he’s losing their votes bigtime. What’s the worst problem? T ... discuss
“At Westmont, Jesus Christ holds preeminence. With our commitment to historic Christianity, we encourage students to integrate their beliefs with their studies and to live out their faith in se ... discuss
Here is a guest article by Peter Slayton of Ad-Crucem. Peter’s passion is helping people discover and develop their God-given gifts so that they consistently confess Christ to a world that desp ... discuss
Contact: Pastor Louis Lupo, 202-290-4379, lou@highwayofholiness.us ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 29, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The prophetic time-line of the LORD is now accelerating at a breathtaking pa ... discuss
Dr. Angela McCaskill, an administrator at Gallaudet University, has been suspended from her job simply for signing a petition to put the new Maryland law legalizing same-sex “marriage” on the ball ... discuss
“And he gave some apostles, and some prophets, and other some evangelists, and other some pastors and doctors, For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edif ... discuss
Indiana Senate candidate, Richard Mourdock, created another national controversy over rape and abortion this past Tuesday when he asserted that “even when life begins in that horrible situatio ... discuss
“And he gave some apostles, and some prophets, and other some evangelists, and other some pastors and doctors, For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying ... discuss
“And he gave some apostles, and some prophets, and other some evangelists, and other some pastors and doctors, For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying ... discuss
Christian Jihad: Neo-Fundamentalists and the Polarization of America By Colonel V. Doner Paperback: 346 pages Publisher: Samizdat Creative (May 15, 2012) When I first saw the title of this ... discuss
I was on a conference call yesterday regarding intelligence gathered from a highly placed source that liberal Obama surrogates are planning to target Evangelical mega-church parking lots with bigoted ... discuss
"Making void the word of God by your own tradition, which you have given forth. And many other such like things you do." - Mark 7:13 FOR EXAMPLE: 1. Baptism that does nothing on the insi ... discuss
I Want to Die in the Trenches - “The local church is the front line of ministry. In the battle against the spiritual forces of evil, the church is the trench. Christ’s bride is dug in, cha ... discuss
While we can get a good laugh from the previous cartoon, this causes us to ask the more serious question, "What 'is' the role of the pastor?" We can also ask, "What should congregations expect f ... discuss
Dinesh D’Souza has resigned as president of The King’s College, a leading Christian liberal arts institution in New York City. While he denies any moral wrongdoing, his conduct regarding his mar ... discuss
Hebrews 13:17, “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, fo ... discuss
“All the days of the earth, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, night and day, shall not cease.” DRA (Read this scripture and more at http://prayerpivot.com) These word ... discuss
Commentary Roundup posts are a series of short reviews or overviews of Bible commentaries. I’m working my way through a variety of commentaries, new and old, and hope to highlight helpful resour ... discuss
October is observed as Respect Life month in the Catholic Church in America. The parishes are encouraged to give attention to the issue of abortion, and Priests for Life is working as hard as ever to ... discuss
If the Apostle Paul told the Corinthians, “You also must help us by prayer” (2 Corinthians 1:11) so that he could endure the hardships of ministry, how much more do you think your local ch ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 632 Psalter: Monday, Week IV, 1123 Proper of Saints: 1484 (concluding prayer) Common of Doctors of the Church: 1784 (reading, responsory, gosp ... discuss
Pastor Tony Evans has seen God bless his ministry in Dallas. He started with a small home-based church in 1976. Today, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship has grown to 9,500 members. Among the many ministries ... discuss
Albert Mohler is the president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. In case you missed it, there was a recent article written by him titled, "Is The Megachurch The New ... discuss
Click here to subscribe to The Social Conservative Review. Dear Friends, America’s leading abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, is at it again. Increasingly notorious for its massive abortion ... discuss
There is no other way to say it — abortion is an ugly business. That’s why abortion advocates attempt to justify it by dehumanizing the baby or giving vague arguments about “choice. ... discuss
Greetings everyone! 1) Ground Zero Report: Day 14 – Silence Before the Storm Day 13 – Homeless Tears for the Unborn Day 10 – Seeds That Don’t Take Root Midpoint Rally: Sun. Oc ... discuss
Peter Shinn, President of Pro-Life Unity and Director of Cherish Life Ministries introduces Virginia’s Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, who shares his view of how important pastors are when it ... discuss
I’m always intrigued by the responses pro-lifers get for showing graphic photos of aborted babies in front of pro-abortion churches on Sunday mornings. I hope these protests continue and expand. ... discuss
Pulpit Freedom Sunday: It is based on a simple question: May the government filter, edit, or veto the contents of a sermon? No court has ever heard a case regarding whether the Internal Revenue Servic ... discuss
DEAFENING SILENCE: A silence or lack of response that reveals something significant, such as disapproval or a lack of enthusiasm. Rolley Haggard has written for the third ti ... discuss
Contact: Pastor Louis Lupo, 202-290-4379 ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 6, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Announcing Free DVD's for all U.S. Pastors of the irrefutable evidence that HIV AIDS is being healed and ... discuss
Pastors Prepare to Fight IRS Through Pulpit Freedom Sunday | TheBlaze.com. October 7 is Pulpit Freedom Sunday, in which the Alliance Defending Freedom and numerous other religious organizations are ba ... discuss
Friends, Lots happening this weekend… It’s Respect Life Sunday (and we have resources at ProLifePreaching.com), it’s Life Chain Sunday (and I’ll be participating in one in Detroit… I hope a ... discuss
This week’s Free Stuff Friday comes to you courtesy of Crossway, a publisher you know well, I’m sure. They are offering up five prize packages, each of which contains four of their brand n ... discuss
Watch this. From Washington Times commentary section yesterday: Blacks are abandoning the Democratic Party. Just one activist's experience, but still: All over the country, black churchgoers are ... discuss
St. Michael and All Angels (Observed)Our Redeemer, Newark, DESeptember 30th, 2012Grace, mercy and peace.... Introductions, etc...Today we observe an unusual day in the church calendar, St. Michael and ... discuss
In the context of unwanted pregnancy, abortion and adoption are bitter rivals. They are mutually-exclusive, diametrically-opposed competitors, and as things stand today, abortion is winning in a lands ... discuss
In the context of unwanted pregnancy, abortion and adoption are bitter rivals. They are mutually-exclusive, diametrically-opposed competitors, and as things stand today, abortion is winning in a lands ... discuss
A coalition of pro-abortion clergy has launched a protest against Hobby Lobby for it's commitment to life. Hobby Lobby, which operates more than 500 stores in 41 states, says providing the m ... discuss
Poll: Obama’s Abortion Record Hurts Him in Battleground States A new poll conducted by the polling company, inc ./ WomanTrend company and released by the Susan B. Anthony List today shows Presid ... discuss
Click here to subscribe to The Social Conservative Review. Dear Friends: Faith, family and freedom: it’s a formulation FRC uses all the time, with good reason. Each one of these key components ... discuss
From: LifeNews.com Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Subject: Pro-Life News Report 9/26/12 #5490For pro-life news updated throughout the day, visit LifeNews.com. Current Headlines Top St ... discuss
