Large Catechism IV: 41-42

I read and am reflecting on this short and beautiful section of the Large Catechism today. “Therefore, every Christian has enough in Baptism to learn and to do all his life.  For he has always enough to do by believing firmly what Baptism promises and brings:...

So That You Might Believe…(Part One)

          “30. Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31. but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his...

Where’s the Beef?

My daughter received some Disney board books for Christmas.  The story of Pinocchio reads as follows. “Geppetto made a puppet boy. “The boy came to life. “The puppet was named Pinocchio. “Pinocchio saved Geppetto. “Pinocchio became a real...

Who Chooses

When the question, “Who chooses” is related to salvation two different answers present themselves to most theologians – the ones being (or not being) saved or the one doing the saving. Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians writes, “He chose us...

Tebowing

I’ll be honest.  I’m not Tim Tebow’s biggest fan.  I’m not entirely sure why not except that I think to many people are making a bigger deal than necessary about him.  It probably also has to do with the fact that he led a comeback against my...

You Better Watch Out!

You better watch out, You better not cry, Better not pout, I’m telling you why: Santa Claus is coming to town. He’s making a list, And checking it twice; Gonna find out Who’s naughty and nice. Santa Claus is coming to town. He sees you when...

CIT Remodeling

The summer of 2012 at Park River Bible Camp is going to see some additions to its program.  One of those additions is a complete overhaul of our CIT (Counselor in Training) program. Essentially, we’ve decided to scrap the CIT program and develop something...

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