Monthly Archives: June 2008

A Nation of Wimps

Posted on June 18, 2008 by admin

“Parents are going to ludicrous lengths to take the bumps out of life for their children. However, parental hyperconcern has the net effect of making kids more fragile; that may be why they’re breaking down in record numbers.” This is … Continue reading →

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Bible Study for June 22 – 1 Peter 2:11-25

Posted on June 17, 2008 by admin

This week’s section is central to our understanding of the entire letter and for understanding how we are to live honorable lives in dishonorable times. Peter focuses our attention on living honorably before unbelievers and before other believers. 1 Peter … Continue reading →

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Worship June 22 – Honorable Living in Dishonorable Times

Posted on June 17, 2008 by admin

 The Martyrs of China Service at 9 AM Old Testament: Isaiah 52:13-53:12Epistle: 1 Peter 2:11-25Gospel: Matthew 5:38-48 Communion Assistants: Elsie Goulding and Elaine SherryOffering: Gilanyi Family

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Christ: The True Artist

Posted on June 17, 2008 by admin

Christ on the Cross by Delacroix It is a very good thing that you read the Bible. I start with this because I have always refrained from recommending it to you. Whenever I read the numerous sayings of Moses, St. … Continue reading →

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Conversion as True Liberation

Posted on June 16, 2008 by admin

+ + + It would be worthless to have an economic liberation in which all the poor had their own house, their own money, but were all sinners, their hearts estranged from God. What good would it be? There are … Continue reading →

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3rd Annual Thrivent Builds Week #2

Posted on June 13, 2008 by admin

June 23rd – 27th 2926 North 7th Street Milwaukee, WI The Southeast Wisconsin Region of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is once again partnering with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity to help 10 families build their homes in the inner city of … Continue reading →

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Pastors, Politics, and Pulpits

Posted on June 13, 2008 by admin

There has been a fair amount of press coverage over the years about pastors preaching politics from the pulpit. I know that I have been both amazed and saddened by the pure ignorance and vitriol that has spilled over from … Continue reading →

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Commemoration – June 13

Posted on June 13, 2008 by admin

St. Anthony of Padua (ca. 1195– June 13, 1231) Doctor of the Church It is said that Antony in his private prayers often directed his prayers to Jesus as an infant, and meditated on the extreme humility in which God … Continue reading →

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The Test of Christian Fellowship

Posted on June 12, 2008 by admin

Every day brings to the Christian many hours in which he will be alone in an unchristian environment. These are the times of testing. This is the test of true meditation and true Christian community. Has the fellowship served to … Continue reading →

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Storms

Posted on June 12, 2008 by admin

Someone has written that the Christian religion is a “storm in a golden frame.” It occurs to me that the figure ought to be reversed. The storm is not at the center. The storm develops around the edges where God … Continue reading →

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Make a World of Difference

Posted on June 11, 2008 by admin

photo credit: Dey Lutheran World Relief (LWR) is pleased to announce an exciting adventure to India this fall through a collaborative effort with Thrivent Builds With Habitat for Humanity. This is an opportunity for 15 members of Thrivent Financial for … Continue reading →

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Sign Up for Habitat for Humanity

Posted on June 11, 2008 by admin

Honor God and be a blessing to others by building a house this summer with the people of Peace Lutheran, Habitat for Humanity, and the folks at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. You will find sign-up sheets in the church narthex … Continue reading →

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Bible Study for June 15 2008 – 1 Peter 2:4-10

Posted on June 11, 2008 by admin

In the first two chapters of 1 Peter, the Apostle seeks to embolden, support, and encourage these early Christians with a series of exhortations that challenge these congregations to remember who they really are by the grace of God: 1. … Continue reading →

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World Refugee Day Dinner – June 20th

Posted on June 4, 2008 by admin

photo credit: jackol Who: Lutheran Social Services – Refugee & Immigrant Services What: World Refugee Day Dinner — Food, music, and goods representing eight different countries! International dishes served in a buffet style Traditional dance & musical performances Arts & … Continue reading →

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Bible Study For June 8: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3

Posted on June 4, 2008 by admin

1 Peter 1:22-25 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, (23) since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, … Continue reading →

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