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“We Need Each Other”
Mark Rockenbach talks about the extraordinary stresses felt by congregations and church workers in the midst of the pandemic
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In Memoriam: Peter L. Steinke
Reflecting on the ongoing influence of the noted author, congregational systems pioneer, and Concordia Seminary alumnus
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Christ Centered Counseling: Next Steps
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The Pulpit

Advent 1 • Luke 19:28–40 • November 29, 2015

By David Wollenburg Two gospel lessons are offered for this day: Both were recorded by Luke and so both are clearly Series C. They have complimentary emphasis as one, Luke 19:28‒40, is Luke’s account of Christ’s triumphal entry on Palm Sunday, and the second, Luke 21:25‒36, is about the times and seasons pointing to the ..

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Proper 18 • James 2:1–10, 14–18 • September 6, 2015

Editor’s note: The following homiletical help is adapted from Concordia Journal, July 2006. By Joel P. Fritsche In chapter two of his epistle James warns these Christians about the danger of “head faith.” He doesn’t specifically label it as head faith, but that seems to be what he is referring to. Note what James says ..