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There is a children’s song, one that I don’t particularly care for, that says: O be careful little ears what you hear O be careful little ears what you hear There’s a Father up above And He’s looking down in … Continue reading →

Theses on Communion Fellowship with Those Who Believe Differently THESIS I The true visible church in an absolute sense, or part of the same, is that church in which the Word of God is preached purely and the Holy Sacraments are … Continue reading →

Occasionally, when discussing catechesis, particularly when it comes to teaching the Lord’s Supper, an objection is raised.  It goes something like this:  ”Children really cannot understand the Lord’s Supper because they are not able to think abstractly until around ages … Continue reading →

One of my duties as a Pastor is to study.  For me, the primary source of my study is the Word of God. At the same time, I find it very helpful to read other books which help me to … Continue reading →

I have a confession to make.  It’s really not a confession of sin so much as it is “this is one of Pastor Matthew Lorfeld’s potentially unpopular opinions/thoughts.”  So why not let it air out for the world to see. … Continue reading →

Our Lord speaks and we listen. His Word bestows what it says. Faith that is born from what is heard acknowledges the gifts received with eager thankfulness and praise. Music is drawn into this thankfulness and praise, enlarging and elevating … Continue reading →

On Sundays we have been going through a Bible study that has been looking at the Biblical themes of Witness, Mercy, and Life Together.  As we have seen there is a wonderful connection in each of these themes. In the … Continue reading →

For He took upon Him the flesh in which we have sinned that by wearing our flesh He might forgive sins; a flesh which He shares with us by wearing it, not by sinning in it. He blotted out through … Continue reading →

Today is Good Friday.  For many Christians, including myself today is one of the most meaningful days of the Church year.  For others, however, Good Friday isn’t really on the radar. It may be easy to simply skip right over … Continue reading →