The observance of All Saints Day Began in the 360’s in the Syrian church with a festival that remembered all the martyrs. With the persecutions ending in the church, it became easy to forget what the martyrs gave up for their faith, easy to forget what our faith is worth. […]
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A Powerful Reformation
Today we remember the reformation of the church under Martin Luther. On October 31, 1517, Luther posted 95 statements for debate on the church door in Wittenberg. Within weeks the document was distributed throughout Europe. In that document Luther questioned the teaching that forgiveness of sins came only through the […]
Read MoreSpiritual Feelings or True Words?
Are you “spiritual? If you are struggling to figure out what that means, then you get the point I am trying to make. “Spiritual” is way too vague to really have meaning. The guy who stands on the mountaintop watching the sunrise calls it a “spiritual experience.” The person who […]
Read MoreWhat is Religion About?
When I ask people what religion is about I usually get one of two answers. 1) It’s about morality, about being good, about prohibiting bad behavior. Some say it is repression. 2) It’s about social service, helping the poor, and achieving justice. By contrast, consider what the Bible says […]
Read MoreWhat About Angels?
Today we celebrate Michaelmas, the day of Michael and all Angels. As with all of the “special festivals” this provides an opportunity to learn and reflect upon teachings of Scripture that might not otherwise be covered directly. Michael is the only archangel mentioned by name in Scripture, and so he […]
Read MoreWomen’s Retreat – Good Shepherd
Ladies! Come join in fun and fellowship at the "Bloom Where You Are Planted" Women’s Retreat at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Downers Grove on Saturday, October 3rd. The retreat begins at 8:30 am with registration, light breakfast, and opening activities. The inspirational guest speaker, Mary Heins, the Associate Professor […]
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