Apr 27, 2022 | Cross Words, News, President
When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it … (John 21:9) Jesus fixed campfire food which He cooked over a charcoal fire. Who really cares whether it was a charcoal fire (apparently made from chunks of...Apr 20, 2022 | Cross Words, President
Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant … (Matthew 26:27,28) When Jesus instituted His Holy Supper, Matthew tells us that He said of the cup of wine, “Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood…” Only Matthew’s...Apr 18, 2022 | Cross Words, Indiana Lay Leadership, News, President
Plans are being finalized for the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, which is set for July 29 – August 3, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We’re pleased to announce that the convention theme will be “We Preach Christ Crucified,” based...Apr 18, 2022 | Cross Words, IN-KY Lutheran Schools, Indiana Lay Leadership, News, President
On March 30, the Helsinki District Court in Finland issued its decision to acquit both the Rev. Dr. Juhana Pohjola and Dr. Päivi Räsänen. Rev. Pohjola wants to encourage the church to remain faithful and shared, “I hope that this encourages us and all others who share...Apr 6, 2022 | Cross Words, President
He [Pilate] released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, for whom they asked, but he delivered Jesus over to their will. (Luke 23:25) In this fallen world we sinful humans often fall into very deep holes. These are the holes of pain,...Mar 30, 2022 | Cross Words, News, President
“Then the owner of the vineyard said, ‘What shall I do? I will send my beloved son.'” (Luke 20:13) (article #10 in a series on the Trinity) God the Father wanted good fruit from His vineyard. He did not want the corrupt fruit of hatred, envy,...
