Topic: righteous
I wrote a previous post on Horton's attempts to show TULIP in the church fathers. Someone recently asked me to comment on a list of patristic citations that are supposed to show the Limited ... discussTo all, Well……..our illustrious leader wants to use drones to hunt down Americans. Sen. Feinstein says it is “legal to hunt humans with 15-round, 30-round, even 150-round magazines.” ... discuss
Greg L. Bahnsen, in his book, By This Standard, writes “Will your life be founded upon the sure rock of God’s word or the ruinous sands of independent human opinion? Will your ethical decisions be ... discuss
rase in Francis Schaeffer’s book, The Great Evangelical Disaster, that I believe succinctly addresses the heart of the matter of which I am about to write: “Truth carries with it confrontation. T ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 1027 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 1086 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 603 Psalms and c ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 All from the Proper of Seasons: 1011 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 All from the Proper of Seasons: 599 Evening Prayer I for the Solemni ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 1008 Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1476 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 597 Psalter: Saturday, Week ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 1002 Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1467 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 595 Psalter: Friday, Week III, ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 1000 Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1458 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 594 Psalter: Friday, Week III, ... discuss
Heroic Acts to Safeguard Jews During WWII Revealed in 'My Mother's Secret' Now a Canadian Bestseller
The next two days are destined to stand among the most significant days in our nation’s constitutional history, but the issues at stake reach far beyond the U.S. Constitution. Nothing less than ... discuss
Is Democrat loyalist David Axelrod, Barack Obama's pal and former senior adviser, conceding that America backed the wrong man?To the discriminating listener, it certainly seems so. For instance, in tr ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 992 Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 1439 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 591 Psalter: Thursday, Week I ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 985 Psalter: Wednesday, Week III, 1420 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 588 Psalter: Wednesday, Week ... discuss
It seemed like the right time for a few movies that allowed us enjoyment without having to think a lot. Mission accomplished.Abraham Lincoln, Vampire HunterI realized Tom hadn't seen Abraham Lincoln: ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Saints: 1824 Common of the Apostles: 1960 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Saints: 547 Common of the Apostles: 793 M ... discuss
rase in Francis Schaeffer’s book, The Great Evangelical Disaster, that I believe succinctly addresses the heart of the matter of which I am about to write: “Truth carries with it confrontation. T ... discuss
Where does Todd Courser get off preaching about "Unity" when his own conception of Republicanism is bifurcated?The former candidate for Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party typically spaces out h ... discuss
For those of you who celebrate Ascension of our Lord on Sunday please click on this link for Morning Prayer for the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 968 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 1382 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 583 Psalter: Monday, Week III, ... discuss
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Morning Prayer for Saturday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. ... discuss
David Kupelian, World News Daily: Exclusive on why jury has been given an impossible job. Have you wondered why the jury in the Kermit Gosnell multiple-baby-murder trial in Philadelphia is taking su ... discuss
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Evening Prayer for Friday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II ... discuss
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Morning Prayer for Friday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II ... discuss
this Word and are instructed thereout, we discover a fundamental principle which must be applied to every problem: Instead of beginning with man and his world and working back to God, we must begin ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 922 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 1088 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 563 Psalms and ca ... discuss
Easter 6c, 2013 (May 5, 2013, revised from 2008) Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rocklin, California Rev. Todd A. Peperkorn John 16:23-33 TITLE: “Whatever You Ask in My Name” Grace to you and pea ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 900 Psalter: Wednesday, Week II, 1282 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 552 Psalter: Wednesday, Week ... discuss
was born at Szczepanów in the Diocese of Krakow, Poland 26 July, 1030 and consecrated bishop of Krakow in 1072.He is the patron of Poland, and was known for his fervent preaching of the Gospel, for h ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 900 Psalter: Tuesday, Week II, 1261 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 552 Psalter: Tuesday, Week II, ... discuss
The apostles John and James, the sons of Zebedee, had said to Jesus that they were willing to drink the cup of His passion so that they might share through him the joy of His resurrection. Our Lord re ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 878 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 1228 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 545 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 78 ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 875 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 1218 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 457 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 78 ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 646 Psalter: Monday, Week II, 1239 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 547 Psalter: Monday, Week II, 79 ... discuss
Rhode Island governor signs same-sex ‘marriage’ into law by Kirsten Andersen Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee has signed a law redefining “marriage” to incl ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 866 Psalter: Saturday, Week I, 1199 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 574 Psalter: Saturday, Week I, ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Saints: 1813 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 1088 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Saints: 1143 Psalms and ca ... discuss
“PRAY FOR AMERICA”AMERICANS TO UNITE AND PRAY ON THURSDAY, MAY 2ND, FOR THE 62ND ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYERCOLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (April 8, 2013) – As our nation s ... discuss
This post constitutes Part II of a response to a recent article written by Michael Coughlin. In Part I, I addressed his first two major points of criticism against AHA. In this post, I address Coug ... discuss
An action plan, in the face of Gosnell and other atrocities by Rebekah L. ... 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
“And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly lo ... discuss
“And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly lo ... discuss
I started writing this today and it turned into one of my dissertation length posts. I'm trying to be a nicer blogger, so I'm breaking it into chunks. I was listening to today's lectionary reading w ... discuss
Christianity is a bloody faith. It is a bloody faith because it is the faith of sinful people and the Bible tells us that sin requires blood. For sin to be forgiven, for sinful people to be made right ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 842 Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 1144 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 531 Psalter: Wednesday, Week I ... discuss
One of the most contentious topics concerning abolitionism today concerns the validity of "church exhortation." That is, are Christians allowed to address believers who attend other churches, and exh ... 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
Vatican City, Apr 29, 2013 / 09:46 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis said the Sacrament of Confession does not work like a dry cleaner but is a moment in which Jesus imparts his peace. “Jesus i ... 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
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 (Midday) Proper of Seasons: 836 Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 1131 Midday Prayer for Tuesday in Week 5 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 834 Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 1124 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 526 Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 72 ... discuss
(March 25, 1347 - April 29, 1380) was a Dominican Tertiary (lay affiliate) of the Dominican Order. Catherine was the 23rd child out of 25 (her twin sister, the 24th, died at birth); her parents were G ... discuss
Mark 2:15-17 - And it happened that He was reclining in his house, and many tax collectors and sinners were dining with Jesus and His disciples; for there were many of them, and they were following Hi ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 817 Psalter: Sunday, Week I, 1086 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 521 Psalter: Sunday, Week I, 706 ... discuss
“And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly lo ... 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
As someone who has both had an abortion and chosen LIFE, I want to address the way the Church handles both those things. This is a post I've had in my heart for quite a while, and am finally sitting d ... discuss
The British are coming! The British are coming!” For those of you who are not history buffs, these words were attributed to Paul Revere. From my understanding, he most likely did not shout the ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 801 Psalter: Friday, Week IV, 1601 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 515 Psalter: Friday, Week IV, 97 ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 798 Psalter: Friday, Week IV, 1592 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 514 Psalter: Friday, Week IV, 97 ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 780 Psalter: Wednesday, Week IV, 1554 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 508 Psalter: Wednesday, Week ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 777 Psalter: Wednesday, Week IV, 1550 Office of Readings for Wednesday in Week 4 of Easter God, come to my assistance. ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Saints: 1786 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 1088 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Saints: 1132 Psalms and ca ... discuss
Arguing with anonymous strangers on the Internet is a sucker’s game because they almost always turn out to be — or to be indistinguishable from — self-righteous sixteen- ... 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
{1 Peter 2:11-17. John 16:16-22} In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Accounting Last Monday being Tax Day, no doubt, you felt relief. Relief because you had already ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Proper of Seasons: 766 Psalter: Monday, Week IV, 1522 Midday Prayer for Monday in Week 4 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody God, come ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 764 Psalter: Monday, Week IV, 1515 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 503 Psalter: Monday, Week IV, 93 ... discuss
My good friends over at New Reformation Press have this wonderful article on Sanctification titled "You Participate In Your Sanctification As The Direct Object" by Steve B. Before yo ... discuss
This is not a substitute for a sermon, but a brief reminder to the congregation of what a "pro-life" church looks like. Here's what a pastor might say....I’m going to take five minutes comment on a ... discuss
A number of people - even those who claim to be Christians - say that they support the legalization of homosexual marriage because they simply want to protect "equal rights" for all. However, th ... discuss
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. ~ Romans 12:2 It ... 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
He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax ... discuss
Despite (or perhaps because of) my recent blog-fade, the last post attracted 3 quite different and interesting comments, albeit over the course of nearly 9 months of silence from me, which represents ... discuss
Facebook is a great place to find inspiration for blog posts. Have you seen this false one about General Pershing and Philippino Muslim terrorists? It's totally gruesome. A [completely not-]True sto ... discuss
“Put your trust in God, but keep your powder dry.” - Oliver Cromwell1 To sum up what has been outlined so far – a philosophy of righteous civil resistance is articulated in the B ... discuss
From an ancient homily for Holy SaturdayThe Lord's descent into the underworldSomething strange is happening – there is a great silence on earth today, a great silence and stillness. The whole ... discuss
Years ago, holidays (holy-days) stressed me out spiritually. I felt a burden, a duty to make the day "really spiritual." Extra devotions. Extra prayer. Extra Bible reading. Extra spiritual activities ... discuss
Before I get into that topic, which is, quite frankly, fascinating . . . In honor of Good Friday I am loading two of my all time favorite songs from Sandi Patty called "The Via Dolorosa" and "The Day ... discuss
And so it starts. The three holiest days of our year. Tonight, we remember the institution of the Eucharist during which our Savior says to us all, "Do this in memory of me". Of cour ... 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
SermonPalm SundayJohn 12:12-19Singapore“Christ Comes to Save Us Now”Jesus came to His city. The city of His temple. The city of His people. Here is an event packed with significance in ... discuss
Today, I finished the Old Testament in this crazy Lenten reading schedule, one whole bible in 40 days. Highlights from the end of the Bible. Habakuk 2:4 Look at the proud! Their spirit is not rig ... discuss
(With apologies to Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen)In 1952 Archbishop Sheen wrote a book about Mary called The World's First Love. He talks about how God had in mind, from before time, the perfect mother f ... discuss
Lorica of Saint Patrick I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through a belief in the Threeness, Through confession of the Oneness Of the ... discuss
lent4c-2013.mp3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord, Jesus Christ. Our text for today is the Gospel just read from St. Luke, chapter fifteen. Today we are going to hear three pers ... discuss
A Protestant friend of mine decided to tweak me publicly on Facebook. “I was reading Tony Layne’s blog the other day and it reminded me of this bit from The Meaning of Life which Tony took ... discuss
(also Mesrob, Mashtotz, Armenian: Մեսրոպ Մաշտոց) (361 or 362, Hatsik, in Taron - February 17, 440, Echmiadzin) was an Armenian monk, theologian and linguist. He is best known for having in ... discuss
Sermon Notes: 4th Sunday after Epiphany, Year C, 2013 Scriptures: Luke 4:21-30 I mentioned in last week’s sermon that the reaction to Jesus’ words wasn’t quite foreshadowed by the ve ... discuss
Republican Party Backs De-Funding Planned Parenthood The Republican Party is now officially on record as supporting the de-funding of the taxpayer-supported Planned Parenthood abortion business. O ... 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
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
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
Double (1955 Calendar): January 26 Memorial (1969 Calendar): February 23 Today the Church celebrates the sainthood of St. Polycarp, a 2nd century bishop of Smyrna. Saint Jerome wrote that Pol ... 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
--1--A few days ago, a stained glass artist named Rachel Curling emailed me and gave permission to use this piece of stained glass beauty in order to help celebrate today's Feast of the Conversion of ... discuss
V.R. Adolphe Tanquerey We have said that the passions are not in themselves evil; all can without exception be turned to good. a. Love and joy can be directed towards pure and ... discuss
When taxes become destructive they surpass the consent of the governed bending to the will of tyranny. When regulations strangle competition instead of securing it from evil combinations they become ... discuss
We recently spoke about discerning the difference between the true and false church. Today, I received the following message from Pastor Zac Poonen and felt it was appropriate to share.Pastor Poonen h ... discuss
First ReadingHeb 7:1-3, 15-17 Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of God Most High,met Abraham as he returned from his defeat of the kingsand blessed him.And Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of ... discuss
As was mentioned in the last blog post, it has been forty years of unrestricted abortion across the United States under the infamous Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling. It proved that even a nati ... discuss
Yes, it is true: America made a grave mistake by re-electing Barack Obama. What's done is done. The question is what do American Christians do now? Take for granted that the media will suppo ... discuss
The Beauty of Jacob's Well"Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, ... discuss
Day One: Saturday, January 19, 2013Printable version of Day OneIntercession: For the mother who awakens each morning with the memory of abortion fresh in her mind: that the Lord may still the ter ... discuss
First ReadingHeb 4:12-16 The word of God is living and effective,sharper than any two-edged sword,penetrating even between soul and spirit,joints and marrow,and able to discern reflections and thou ... discuss
I’m quite late this year in compiling my list of the top books I read or reviewed this past year. Better late than never! There were many great books that came across my desk, and I couldn’ ... discuss
During our devotion tonight, my son asked me if God had violated his own commandment by killing people? I told him – God does not murder or kill capriciously like man. Having told Adam, “o ... discuss
Introduction "So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, 'Simon, son of John, do you love (ἀγαπάω) Me more than these?' He said to Him, 'Yes, Lord; You know that I love (φ ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 667 Proper of Seasons: 641 Psalms and canticle from Evening Prayer II of Epiphany, 570 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 242 P ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 653 Proper of Seasons: 614 Psalter: Friday, Week II, 893 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 231 Psalter: Friday, Week II, 835 M ... discuss
A. Outline and Structural Analysis54:1-10—The Fecundity of the Barren Wife. 1-3: Call for Jerusalem to rejoice and promise of renewed fertility. ... 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
Sermon – Christmas 1 – Luke 2:22-38Trinity Lutheran, Sheboygan, WI“Depart in Peace”The family is all gathered around. The doctors have given the grave news. “Time is short. Say y ... discuss
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All that we know about Stephen the Protomartyr (that is, the first martyr of the Christian Church) is found in chapters 6 and 7 of the Book of Acts.The early Christian congregations, like the Jewish s ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 653 Proper of Saints: 1258 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 688 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Saints: 1345 Psalms and canti ... discuss
(With apologies and thanks from my friend, Chad Bird) Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rocklin, California Rev. Todd Peperkorn Advent 4C (December 23, 2012) Luke 1:39-55 12-23-2012advent4c.mp3 TITLE: “In ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 653 Proper of Seasons: 381 Psalter: Monday, Week IV, 1068 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 138 Psalter: Monday, Week IV, 937 ... discuss
About a week ago, an Atheist asked me what I was doing to prepare for the upcoming 12/21/2012. My answer was that I was going to do the dishes preparing for the next day, nothing more. I am not wor ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 667 Proper of Seasons: 358 Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1024 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 129 Psalter: Friday, Week III, 91 ... discuss
I have continually been surprised at the amount of media attention that the Mayan calendar phenomenon has been getting. What is even more surprising is the number of Christians who are able to someho ... discuss
The following is a message from Pastor Zac Poonen on, "The Right Attitude to Money."People used to think that all wholehearted Christians must be poor. Now there is the teaching that wholehearte ... discuss
I tried writing a new post to capture my thoughts on the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. It was, after two days' work, completely inadequate ... I wasn't saying anything new. This post, from ... discuss
The following is Part 8 of an open letter to Colonel Vaughn Doner and a critique of his 2012 book, Christian Jihad: Neo-Fundamentalists and the Polarization of America. Throughout the series, I addre ... discuss
I’ve been at this blogging thing for ten years now and have been at the daily blogging thing for almost as long. This means that I’ve got an extensive backlist of articles from years gone ... discuss
I stated in the previous article that legalism will become more & more prevalent as we draw closer to the return of Jesus Christ. The law holds certain attractions to the natural man, for it has ... discuss
By Bishop Arthur Serratelli *[On the first Sunday of Advent, we pray in the opening prayer of Mass the following oration:Grant your faithful, we pray, almighty God,the resolve to run forth to ... discuss
There is great hope for the future with a new breed of young priests like Fr. Montz who are not afraid to confront evil with boldness and charity. It is, in fact, an act of charity to stick out your f ... discuss
Last Sunday After Pentecost, November 25th 2012Christ Lutheran, St. Paul, NE and St. John's Lutheran, Palmer, NEMark 13:24-37“Temporary and Forever” Introductions, etc...These few weeks ... discuss
Tweet This PostBrace yourself before you read any further. Since 1973 more than 55,000,000 Americans have had NO CHANCE at life. They were aborted. 1,300,000 or more abortions occur every year in th ... discuss
The Collect.STIR up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may by thee be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ ... discuss
From an earlier discussion today:I think pro-lifers need to modify their emphasis on post-abortion testimonies. First, "I regret my abortion" is the easiest pro-life pitch to refute. That is, all the ... discuss
There is one passage of Scripture it seems every non-believer knows by heart, and can quote it in King James English: “Judge not, lest ye be judged." Just about any time there is a discussion about ... discuss
An actual TV show in the UK. Sex on TV is all free; it never results in pregnancy or STDs. Real life is very different. We are living in a cess pool and we will have to work even harder to protect our ... discuss
My husband is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and it has been interesting to note a trend in that city over the years: a sharp increase in the acceptance of Islam. I have joked with him that it ... discuss
Pentecost 25, November 18th, 2012St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Waterford, WIMark 13-1-13“It Gets Better...” Introductions, etc...Tell me if you've had this experience. Someone tells you ... discuss
excerpt from http://www.sodahead.com/living/does-the-decline-of-western-civilization-mirror-the-fall-of-ancient-rome/question-2650231/ In a 1993 journal article titled "De ... 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
Imputed RighteousnessThe righteousness of Jesus 'imputed' or credited to the Christians for Christ's sake. Imputed righteousness is an alien righteousness. Imputed righteousness is not loc ... discuss
Son of the chief of Hy Murray. Taken as a hostage by King Dermot McMurrogh Leinster in 1138 when he was ten years old; Dermot later married Lawrence’s sister Mor. He was released in 1140 at age twel ... discuss
Holly Nicole Solomon is shown in her booking photo taken from the Maricopa County (AZ) Sheriff's website, released to Reuters November 12, 2012. Solomon is alleged to have run down her husband in ... discuss
Msgr. Charles Pope has written an article about the five stages of religious persecution. It's a sobering perspective, especially when you consider that the stages coincide in many respects with Alins ... discuss
Born about 316 in Roman Pannonia (modern Hungary) to pagan parents (though his mother later converted), his father was a Tribune (officer) in the Roman Army.In his early teens, Martin began to follow ... discuss
Barack Obama and most of the thieving, murderous, perverts retained their positions in the Government. So what. God is more powerful than Obama and the God-haters who voted for him. E ... discuss
The following is a sermon from Rev Tony Sikora that was posted on Brothers of John the Steadfast. Enjoy.=========================================Beloved in the Lord, The reformation of ... discuss
My heart is as leaden as the grey skies which are blustering and threatening to once again pound our coastline, and I feel like I am attending the funeral of my homeland. So I make moves to comfort my ... discuss
Lead me to abandon myself to you LordI desire to be consumed by YouLet Your holy fire envelop and purge meIn this late day and hour, what else matters? Why should I toil for meat that does not satisfy ... discuss
This is a transcript of one of the first public presentations on Abortion Abolitionism given by T. Russell Hunter, current Director of Communications for the International Coalition of Abolitionist So ... 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
Leonard of Noblac or of Limoges or de Noblet (also known as Lienard, Linhart, Leonhard, Léonard, Leonardo) (died traditionally in 559), according to the romance that accrued to his name recorded in a ... discuss
The following remarks were made tomorrow by David Alton (Lord Alton of Liverpool) at a screening of the short film: "It's a Girl" - which highlights gendercide, the abortion of little girls aborted ... discuss
November is the month in which the Church devotes herself especially, to the remembrance of those who have died in the previous year. As we remember the communion of saints already "raised to the alta ... discuss
Sermon- Reformation Day (observed), October 28th, 2012Our Savior Lutheran Church, Whitefish Bay, WIJohn 8:31-36“Truth and Freedom and Christ”Introductions, etc...A happy and blessed Reformation da ... discuss
So many embarrassments — Mark Steyn writes of The Incredible Shrinking President: [W]hen the president and other prominent officials stand by as four Americans die and then abuse their sacrifice ... discuss
The following is Part 2 of an open letter to Colonel Vaughn Doner and a critique of his 2012 book, Christian Jihad: Neo-Fundamentalists and the Polarization of America. Throughout the series, I addre ... discuss
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23 October, New Testament The New Testament refers to this James as the brother of Jesus (Galatians 1:19). He led the Christian congregation in Jerusalem for many years, garnering the title "Bishop of ... discuss
CAPPELLA PAPALE FOR THE CANONIZATION OF THE BLESSEDS: - JAMES BERTHIEU - PEDRO CALUNGSOD - JOHN BAPTIST PIAMARTA - MARIA OF MT CARMEL SALLÉS Y BARAN ... discuss
As reported this morning by the New Liturgical Movement, the Holy Father while presiding over the canonization of seven new saints restored the use of the Papal Fanon. As explained by the Cathol ... discuss
I suppose it should come as no surprise that the Bible has a great deal to say about anger. Anger is, after all, not only a result of sin but also a common cause of sin. Here is what the Bible has to& ... discuss
Continuing from my post on the Consecration of a Church using the 1962 Rubrics Part II, below is Part III (the final part) of that Consecration. I encourage you to read the post and then watch the e ... discuss
Today is the feast of St. Luke the Evangelist. It is believed that St. Luke was born a Greek and a gentile. A physician at Antioch, and a painter, St. Luke became a convert of Saint Paul and afterward ... discuss
Pentecost 19St. Paul Lutheran Church, Annapolis, MDOctober 14th, 2012Mark 10:17-22Grace, mercy and peace.... Introductions, etc...Another episode, another conversation, another lesson for us from Jesu ... discuss
Community College Spotlight | Pell isn’t for the poor any more ven worse, Pell “has been hijacked from its original purpose –helping poor people get degrees,” he writes. Fewer Pell recipi ... discuss
The Telegraph is reporting a thoroughly modernizing event nicknamed “The Ideal Church Show.” It’s part of a two-day confab, the Christian Resources Exhibition, an annual c ... discuss
A mere two weeks after visiting Assisi, I read Victor Gaetan's magnificent, fascinating, and inspiring report on the role of that beautiful city in protecting Jewish people during ... discuss
In Genesis 4 we read of the first murder in the Bible. In our story, Cain kills his brother Abel. Michael Horton in the article, "Pelagianism," comments on this saying, "Cain mur ... discuss
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord, Jesus Christ. Our text for this morning is the Gospel just read from St. Matthew chapter 22. Let us pray: O God, because without You we are not ... discuss
Explaining the title of the LectureFor the lecture’s title I have used a phrase which appears in T.S.Eliot’s Four Quartets – the second of which is called East Coker. East Coker is a villa ... discuss
What God does for the individual believer, then, is not a new and different work, a further ‘making righteous’, but an application of the one complete work, a ‘counting’ of this believer into ... discuss
This better not be true: A lawsuit filed in Manhattan accuses an organ collecting organization of pressuring doctors to declare dead and harvest. From the New York Post story: The New York Org ... discuss
Modesty is a legitimate virtue whether you are a Christian or not, but for modesty to be distinctly Christian, it must be rooted in the gospel of grace. Whenever I was asked about this topic and whene ... discuss
The events of the week that began with Jesus’ humble-but-triumphant entry into Jerusalem and culminated with the crucifixion are unspeakably precious. The overturning of the moneychangers’ ... discuss
I don't watch a lot of TV but I admit to thoroughly enjoying PERSON OF INTEREST. Beyond the acting and all that it entails is the underlying premise; a computer program that has been written to ... discuss
WALL STREET INSIDER: Sadly, Every Concern About This Man Calling Himself Obama Has Proven True – And Far Worse Is Yet To Come…A message from a longtime Wall Street insider expresses furt ... discuss
The American presidential election is almost upon us (even those of us who do not live in the United States) and one of the contentious issues in this election, as with most elections today, regards t ... discuss
Cardinal Dolan must have thought Democrats needed more prayer cover than Republicans. His closing prayer at the Republican National Convention was 544 words, while at the Democratic National Conventi ... discuss
Confession time! I've had more and more of a difficult time applying the label of "Evangelical" to myself as of late. Even though the Lutherans of the 1500's embraced the label and could b ... discuss
So many Christians live their lives racked with guilt and shame. They think back to the things they did, the sins they committed, whether two days ago or two decades, and they live under a cloud of sh ... discuss
I had a professor in seminary that would always stress to us that all of the Christian life is gift. As students we would complain during class when he would hand out essays for us to read ... discuss
5 September, New TestamentZechariah (or Zachariah) and Elizabeth were "righteous before God, living blamelessly according to all the commandments and regulations of the Lord. (Luke 1:6)" The angel Gab ... discuss
Don't Let Familiarity Breed Contempt"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16 We are told in Scripture tha ... discuss
Just sharing part of my own study this morning. In the New Testament, God sets forth certain things which He says are for our examples. These things are noted for His Church to be in remem ... discuss
I have read Jerry Bridges’ books all out of order, undoubtedly not the best way to read an author’s works. However, doing this has shown me something I find interesting: Throughout his wri ... discuss
I received a free review copy of The Power of the Prophetic Blessing by John Hagee. I had heard of this author and watched him briefly on television but never read anything by him. The book is based o ... discuss
The multiple views books that Christian publishing houses are putting out lately, are very helpful to the church. They show how disagreeing believers (and an unbeliever in this book) can amicably disc ... discuss
29 August, New Testament According to the structure of the Christian calendar, the feast commemorating the death of St. John the Baptist comes only two months after the celebration of his nativity. Hi ... discuss
There is one sin that churches rarely deal with and that’s the sin of gluttony. I remember when T.D. Jakes lost so much weight. He has since gained it all back and then some. With diabetes on an ... discuss
The following message is from Pastor Zac Poonen as he deals with explaining the gospel of salvation. What does it mean to be born again or to be "saved"? We live in a world where the standards o ... discuss
Ron Panzer Below is the third and final part in Ron Panzer's essay Stairway of Life. I trust you will find it as enlightening and thought-provoking as I did. MDP Stairway of Life Part 3 What h ... discuss
In last week’s sermon text we saw how Jesus had compassion for a large group of people by miraculously multiplying fish and bread to feed the whole group. Christ didn’t leave them to fend fo ... discuss
James 5:16 King James Version (KJV) 16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much I will never ... discuss
Jerry Bridges was talking about preaching the gospel to yourself and being gospel-centered long before it was cool to do so. One of the great burdens of his ministry has long been to have Christians u ... discuss
June 12th marked six years since our much-smaller-then family piled into our old Ford, Windstar and took the two-hour drive to the children's psychiatric hospital.Six years since we claimed a very sca ... discuss
Strengthening Your Marriage in Ministry - (That link will go live very soon) Today, from 8:30 - 5:30 EST, Southern Seminary is live streaming an event called “Strengthening Your Marriage in Mini ... discuss
Which is worse, slavery or rape? Answer: Neither. They’re equally despicable atrocities committed by humans against fellow humans. Last week Joe Biden violated a sacred pain of black Americans b ... discuss
