Evangelism Moment: Getting the Word Out
Since I’ve been here, I’ve heard a lot of comments that people hope my presence here will somehow bring people back who’ve somehow slipped through the cracks, especially the younger (under 40) generations whom statistically we see less of at any given …
Continue reading →Catechism/Confirmation Resources
59905-FIELDATTACHEDFILE: Constructing a Church Year Calendar. Beginning with Easter, the student is moved forward and backward, constructing the Church Year calendar in the same way that the church constructed its own. Explains placement of festivals … Continue reading →
Christian Mobile Software
As mobile software becomes more a part of our lives, whether on smartphones, PDA’s, or other devices, these applications bring us into contact with each other more than ever before. read more »
Continue reading →Legal, Safe, and Rare? Not likely
This past weekend, Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama both spoke to a crowd in Pennsylvani read more »
Continue reading →Podcast Blocked in China
CrossFeedNews.com has been blocked by the Great Firewall of China pretty much since its inception, yet until recently, our podcast feeds have been able to get through thanks to the redirection prov read more »
Continue reading →Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: A Review in Perspective
Last night, I was up until 2 A.M. finishing reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I knew I wouldn’t be able to sleep until I got to the end of the book, so engaging was the tale, so if I were going to lie awake wondering how it ended, I might as well stay up and finish it.
***SPOILER ALERT***
If you haven’t finished the book, bookmark this and read it later. I’ll be discussing the end at length. If you haven’t read the books or only seen the movies, stop now and go read the books. They’re a great read. read more »
Facebook as Ministry Tool
Concordia Publishing House has a new downloadable resource called Jesus’ Place in MySpace. And while MySpace has been replaced among the under 30 set by Facebook, the principles remain the same, and while I haven’t read the ebook (It likely wouldn’t be anything new for me.), it ties in with a ministry opportunity that entered my inbox a couple weeks ago. read more »
Continue reading →Are martyrs newsworthy?
This week, eight people were “detained” (That’s politically correct for “imprisoned”.) in China for distributing materials for a “dangerous cult.” What cult were they associated with? The Mormons? Scientologists? Branch Davidians? No, they’re Christians. read more »
Continue reading →Palm Handheld Resources for pastors
Suggested Resources for Palm-Weilding PastorsHandheld computers such as those made by PalmOne, &c. are invaluable ministry tools. If you use a Palm OS handheld, here are a few apps you … Continue reading →
Lutheran Weekly: The LCMS Pastors’ Resources Podcast
Lutheran Weekly: The Podcast As part of LCMSPastor.com’s commitment to providing resources for Lutheran pastors and churches, we’ve decided to make those resources available through a weekly podcast. Would you like … Continue reading →
CrossFeed Religious News: The Podcast
CrossFeed Religious News: The Podcast Jump to Archive CrossFeed Religious News discusses the news from the former religious news community by the same name. Go post links to interesting news stories, … Continue reading →
The Tail of the Kairoo Time Travel Podcast
The Tail of the Kairoo Subscribe: Grab hold of the kairoo’s tail and hop with it through time! This educational, family-friendly radio program-style podcast takes a dad and his daughter … Continue reading →
Audio Files
Audio Files Included here are various audio files, including sermons, podcasts, discussions, etc. Audio tutorials Podcasts Audio Files Off-Site Links Audio Tutorials Tutorials how to get your sermon, etc. online. What is … Continue reading →
The Family Bible
In a lot of homes, I see a family Bible. In days past, this Bible contained records of marriages, births, and other important dates and events. Maybe yours still does.
But what condition is your family Bible in? Does it still crack a bit when you open it, even though it’s 100 years old? The idea of putting these important dates in the Bible is to keep them at your fingertips, because the Bible is to be the center of the family, but what if the Bible falls into disuse? What happens to the people whose names are written in the front pages of it? read more »
Was God at Virginia Tech?
When tragedies happen like the shooting at Virginia Tech University yesterday, many people often ask, “Where was God? Why did He allow this to happen?”
And ironically, He allowed this tragedy because of His love for us. That doesn’t make sense, does it? Allow me to explain. read more »
Multiples and Theology
Tonight, my wife and I watched In The Womb: Multiples in the National Geographic Channel. Wow. That was so cool. But besides the wonder of human development and modern technology, both medical and computer imagery, I continued to notice a recurring the…
Continue reading →We or You?
Some pastors, when preaching about human sin and God’s salvation, say, “We” and “Us”. “We are sinners.” “Jesus died for us.” Others replace those pronouns with “You.” Why the difference? read more »
Continue reading →Religion Today, Part 3: Evangelical Christianity
Today is the Today I’ve been waiting for, and I have to say that, while I’ll disagree with the way it was handled, I’m impressed and didn’t expect it to be handled as well as it was. Kudos, Today Show. read more »
Continue reading →Religion Today, Part 2: Islam
The differences between Judaism and Islam, to my Christian ears, seem insignificant. In The Today Show‘s episode, “How Muslims view the afterlife,” we learn that you don’t have to be a Muslim to get to a good afterlife, paradise. You just have to be a good person, and God willing, that’ll do it. read more »
Continue reading →Religion Today, Part 1
What happens after you die? How do you get to heaven? Ask Matt Lauer!
The Today Show is currently running a series on religions, including an on-location feature with Matt Lauer in Jerusalem. They started Friday with a discussion on Judaism, and the mo…