There have been some misnomers out there that describe deaconesses as “nuns” or “mini-pastors.” This blog post hopes to develop a primer discussion of what a deaconess is and what she is not, and leave you to understand the important distinctions of both. In relation to what deaconesses are alongside any other offices, this will [...]
Tagged CTS, deaconess, LCMS, Women's OrdinationOn May 15 the California Supreme Court ruled that the state’s marriage laws are discriminatory and that homosexual couples will be allowed to apply for marriage licenses and get married. What a tragedy that the state of California has further sanctioned a sinful sexual relationship.
“California Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald George wrote for the majority [...]
St. Paul says that faith comes by hearing. It comes by hearing the Word of Christ. But what happens when you are deaf and can’t hear with your ears? Then you hear with your eyes. The Lord continues to call men from the church to minister to the Deaf. AND [...]
Tagged bible, church, Deaf, interpreting, LutheranBrueggemann articulates rightly of American Christianity that “serious religious use of the lament psalms has been minimal because we have believed that faith does not mean to acknowledge or embrace negativity [1].” This, as Lutherans, we know all too well; that a de-emphasis on reality and over-emphasis on happiness, praise, and blessings sometimes skews [...]
Tagged depression, Psalms of Lament, scriptureEach day our lives are impacted by sin. It could be our own sinful actions and nature, the tragic effects of the earth itself being corrupted (disasters, for example), and the sinful actions of others perpetrated against us. An example of the latter is abusive relationships. I don’t have first-hand experience, neither abusing nor [...]
Tagged Abuse, Domestic Violence, escape, freedomWhere have all the gentlemen gone? In honor of President’s Day, CNN.com has an article on Tips from President Washington’s Self-help Manual. It’s enlightening to read just how hardcore some of these tips are, especially in today’s culture. There is, however, some insight for us today. The underlying question that guides these tips is: How [...]
Tagged gentlemanners, George Washington, President's Day, respect, self-help tipsMen, in particular: PAY ATTENTION. If I hear one more person say “Oh, Valentine’s Day is a card/candy company’s holiday,” especially men, I am going to wretch. It’s like saying, “I’m not going to buy hamburgers to grill on the Fourth of July, or watch any fireworks…” Scrooge! From a woman’s perspective, [...]
Tagged love, romance, Valentine's Day
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