Pastors
Dig deeper into Scripture with these blog posts and articles curated for pastors. Gain meaningful insights to share with your congregation members.
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Read ArticleDigging Deeper into Scripture: Matthew 17:1–9
An interesting phenomenon takes place at Halloween. Mom and Dad get dressed up in costume in anticipation of attending a party or taking the children trick-or-treating. Oftentimes their...
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Read ArticleUnderstanding Hosea's Marriage to Gomer
The Lord and Israel are major characters in the Book of Hosea, but the drama of their relationship is acted out in the persons of Hosea and his unfaithful wife, Gomer. She bore him three...
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Read ArticleSupport for the Pastor’s Wife and Family: Bust the Fishbowl Mentality
I never wanted to marry into the ministry.There. I said it. Whew.The life that corresponds to marrying a church worker—whether pastor, chaplain, missionary, or so on—is messy and...
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Read ArticleDigging Deeper into Scripture: Matthew 2:1–12
When I work with couples in premarital counseling, there is a point at which we discuss leaving and cleaving, based on the creation account. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his...
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Read ArticleAthanasius on John 10:30
Given the high status the Gospel of John gives to Jesus, it is not surprising that certain passages from this Gospel would play important roles when questions arose concerning Jesus’...
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Read ArticleShedding Light on Themes in Daniel
Daniel is best known for the story of the fiery furnace and the lion's den, but he is known amongst scholars for different reasons. Putting aside differences in receiving the text, here...
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Read ArticleDigging Deeper into Scripture: James 5:7–11
I am dating myself to share that I was five years old when the movie Star Wars came out. Mind you, this was 1977. At this point, there was only Star Wars without the context of The Empire...
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Read ArticleEzekiel: An Overview
Applying Ezekiel to one's own life can be a difficult process. The following chapter-by-chapter breakdown of Ezekiel from The Lutheran Bible Companion helps the reader apply knowledge from...
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Read ArticleHow God Uses Questions in the Bible
Questions are at the heart of the Bible. Many of the major events—in the Old and New Testament alike—are marked with a question. God uses these questions to reveal important truths about...
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Read ArticleDigging Deeper into Scripture: Malachi 4:1–6
There is a danger to adopting an attitude toward the end of the world that falls at one extreme or the other. One person may be so unconcerned about the return of Jesus Christ, allowing...
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26:26Watch VideoHas American Christianity Failed? | Part 2 | CPH Podcast with Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller
Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller rejoins host Elizabeth Pittman for the second part of a two-part series to answer a big question: Has American Christianity failed? The pair dive into the why behind American
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Read ArticleDigital Citizenship in Church Work: An Interview with Trevor Sutton
Digital technology is a part of daily life and our collective life together. I sat down via Zoom with Rev. Trevor Sutton, a pastor, speaker, and coauthor of Redeeming Technology: A...
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27:44Watch VideoHas American Christianity Failed? | Part 1 | CPH Podcast with Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller
Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller joins host Elizabeth Pittman for the first part of a two-part series to answer a big question: Has American Christianity failed? Bryan discusses different ideas surrounding th
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Read ArticleUnderstanding the Book of Lamentations
The Book of Lamentations is often skipped over. But it reveals a lot about God’s love and faithfulness. The following was adapted from the Lutheran Bible Companion, Volume 1: Introduction...
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Read ArticleDigging Deeper into Scripture: Luke 18:1–8
Luke 18:1–8 is a parable that the Lord uses to encourage His disciples to pray persistently.
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Read ArticleHow to Pick the Right Church Management Software
There’s a good chance that “How to Pick the Right Church Management Software” wasn’t a class you or your pastor took in college or seminary. Every church has its own unique needs, so every...
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0:24Watch VideoWhat is God calling you to do? Find out in this book by Jeff Leininger | Friday Favorites
Brinn shares her favorite book, Callings for Life: God's Plan, Your Purpose by Pastor Jeff Leininger. Learn more about your vocation, what God is calling you to do, and God's biggest mission for us.
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Read ArticleWhat Is Eternal Life?
Theologians throughout the ages have had many theories and thoughts on eternal life. In this excerpt from On Eternal Life, read Johann Gerhard’s thoughts on the matter of heaven and...
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Read ArticleAn Overview of Jeremiah
We have a lot to learn from Jeremiah and his mixture of Law, Gospel, and doctrine. The prophet, best known for his extreme demonstrations, gives abounding examples of God's correction,...
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Read ArticleThree Keys to Building Biblical Fluency
One concern I hear a lot of pastors and other church workers talk about is a lack of biblical literacy or biblical fluency in their congregations. People do not seem to be as familiar with...
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