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Bobbie Steinhauer Romans: Promise, Hope, Grace and Love - a critique

This is a critique of the Book of Faith Bible Study: Romans. Our class ranged from 4 (in the midst of flu season) to 9, with an average of 7 at each study. In our group age ranged from 21 to 80. The vast majority of participants were female (all, but the facilitator, our pastor). We sat in an oval in our Carpenter Room (a warm, homey room with a sofa and comfortable chairs). It was advertised in announcements during Sunday service, on our website and in the Newsletter. Our pastor has challenged… Continue

Added by Bobbie Steinhauer on November 19, 2009 at 4:07pm — No Comments

Pastor Justin Johnson An Interesting Quote

I am in the midst of reading a very interesting book called "The Hammer of God" by Bo Giertz. I am in the first part of the book (the book is in three parts) dealing with a man who is on his death bed and a young pastor who is ministering… Continue

Added by Pastor Justin Johnson on November 18, 2009 at 10:23am — 1 Comment

Rev. Gregory Isaacson Living and Giving in the Spirit of Thanksgiving

Psalm 126:3, “The LORD has done great things for us, and we rejoiced.” Our national holiday for Thanksgiving is soon upon us. It is a good holiday filled with common values of family, friends, thankfulness, and hope. In the Afton area we observe a tradition of gathering with our church neighbors to share i… Continue

Added by Rev. Gregory Isaacson on November 16, 2009 at 12:37pm — No Comments

Pastor Ronald T. Glusenkamp cosmic birth pangs

Good evening. We had lots of snow this morning and so maybe you weren't able to travel to Bethany Lutheran Church in Denver. So, here is a link to the 9am service's recorded sermon. there is also a pdf on the website of the sermon. today's sermon by rtg cosmic birth pangs bit.ly/17HXmZ I've also be working on my two blogs-one is all about exercise revup-rtg.blogspot.com and the other is about the devos/podcasts that I write based on the music of Peter Mayer h2odevos.blogspot.com i'm also twitt… Continue

Added by Pastor Ronald T. Glusenkamp on November 15, 2009 at 8:08pm — No Comments

Bishop Dave Brauer-Rieke Hey Neighbor - Or, "Gimme that" Take 5

Let's not forget to breath. Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Christmas is coming. I started this little series of notes with Jim Reeves and "Gimme That Old Time Religion." How about we wrap it up with a little Dave Brubek, just for fun? Take Five!… Continue

Added by Bishop Dave Brauer-Rieke on November 15, 2009 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

Bobbie Steinhauer Roller Coaster

Three years ago I began the process of writing a novel. I have a rough draft completed of over 100 pages (very rough). The actual writing took about 8 months. The editing is where I stopped. Not because it was overwhelming, though it was. Not because I became bored with the story, I miss the characters dearly. Not because I didn’t know what to do next, though I did not. What I am coming to realize is the reason I didn’t complete the process is because of my determination to not be good enough. T… Continue

Added by Bobbie Steinhauer on November 13, 2009 at 10:11pm — No Comments

bruce metcalf new free resource

Yesterday I received the fall issue of "The Story " which is a magazine from Luther Seminary in St. Paul Mn. I was suprised as I hadn't ordered it and was unaware any reason why someone else would have ordered it for me,but also excited as this publication is full of valuable resources !!! One article I found extremely usefull, "Enter the Bible" is a free resource that explores all 66 books of the Bible as they say "in a fun,interactive and completely unique way.!!! The story tells that it took… Continue

Added by bruce metcalf on November 10, 2009 at 9:55pm — No Comments

Book of Faith Social Network New Videos!

Sometimes you'll be talking to your friends and family about the Bible and you'll realize there are some things you just don't know. That's when you know it's time to open Scripture. Check out these new (lighthearted and humorous) videos we've created to get people thinking about Scripture. They just might start a few conversations! "Bacon" a Book of Faith video "Don't Know?" a Book of Faith video Continue

Added by Book of Faith Social Network on November 10, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Pastor Ronald T. Glusenkamp presentation of bibles

Here is what we utilized for the presentation of bibles. i think it probably has some "roots" and formation from the Youth and Family Institute, now Vibrant Faith Ministries. We present the Bibles and a jar of honey. I don't know if we "borrowed" it from anywhere else. if we did, please let me know and we'll give proper credit. Here's what we did today. PRESENTATION OF BIBLES Parents and children receiving Bibles sit in the reserved pews at the front of the congregation. Immediately following t… Continue

Added by Pastor Ronald T. Glusenkamp on November 8, 2009 at 10:42pm — No Comments

Pastor Ronald T. Glusenkamp 2nd Grace Bible Sunday Sermon by PASTOR RUTH ANN LOUGHRY, Bethany Lutheran Church

My colleague, Pastor Ruth Ann Loughry gave a ROCKN sermon today at the 10:30am service as we presented 39 second graders with their SPARK BIBLES. here is her sermon. Sermon for Celebration of Second Grade Bibles, November 8, 2009 Pr Ruth Ann Loughry ‘Bread is not Enough’ Mt 4:1-11 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Second graders, I’m coming over here to talk to just you for a few minutes. I have a few things I want to tell you – we’re just g… Continue

Added by Pastor Ronald T. Glusenkamp on November 8, 2009 at 7:55pm — 2 Comments

Bishop Dave Brauer-Rieke A high bar - Or, "Gimmer that" Take 4

Morals, boundaries and laws change over time. I don't want to make myself out to be a "relativist" or get into a "situational ethics" debate, this is just an observation. Why do they change? Well, two things pop into my head right away. Knowledge changes and grows, for one thing. And then the needs of people… Continue

Added by Bishop Dave Brauer-Rieke on November 8, 2009 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Apollo D Loose How I got here...

My journey. I never wanted to change the MAN I AM. Only God has led me to this NEW Life. I hope to share many adventures with each of you. Continue

Added by Apollo D Loose on November 6, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Wayne S. Benner Martin Luther Studies-Brief thoughts.

To my brother's and sister's in Christ, may he bring an abundance of joy to your heart and a warmth to your soul in troubled times. For it is only in Him that we are saved. -Amen I have completed another packet of essay's and annotation's for my current semester and have two more to go. I have asked myself many things on this journey of understanding the Protestant Reformation, from a socio-economic view. I have found that timing of Luther's writings could not have been better. The printing pr… Continue

Added by Wayne S. Benner on November 5, 2009 at 8:05pm — No Comments

Wayne S. Benner My Book Annotation on-Martin Luther, by John Dillenberger

Book Annotations By Wayne S. Benner-Copyright, use by permission only. 2009 Annotation-Martin Luther, Selections from His Writings, Edited by John Dillenberger John Dillenberger edited this work and profoundly adopted a style, true to the academic. His approach to understanding Martin Luther, is summed up well, “…Selections have been made with a concern for variety in form and content, expository and polemical treaties, biblical commentaries, sermons and theses have been included.” Overall thi… Continue

Added by Wayne S. Benner on November 5, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Wayne S. Benner My Book Annotation on-Reformers in Profile, Edited by B. A. Gerrish

Annotation-Reformers in Profile, Edited by B. A. Gerrish. Copyright 2009, use by permission only. Edited by B. A. Gerrish, of the University of Chicago, Reformers in Profile, offers a vast range of influential individuals of the Reformation age. The forward, is a testament to the academic abstaining from alignment with any of those written about, thus keeping the University of Chicago and B. A. Gerrish out of any one alignment. Interestingly, the introductions states that, “One could present th… Continue

Added by Wayne S. Benner on November 5, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Wayne S. Benner My Book Annotation on: The Bondage of the Will, Edited by J. J. Parker

Annotation-The Bondage of the Will, By Martin Luther/Translated by J. J. Parker and O. R. Johnston Copyright 2009. Use by permission only. Translated by J. J. Parker and O. R. Johnston, Martin Luther’s, The Bondage of The Will, strikes a defiant, sometimes coarse tone. Direct in approach, Luther response to Desiderious Erasmus thoughts on Church, faith and approach. Luther has a systematic approach, which remains consistent and adheres to his theological principles. The theological introductio… Continue

Added by Wayne S. Benner on November 5, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Wayne S. Benner My Book Annotation on: Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, Volume 1 and 2

Annotation-Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, Volume 1 and 2 Copyright 2009 Use by permission only. Edited by John T. McNeill and from the, "Library of Christian Classics," the text is informative and of two challenging volumes. What of these challenges, the authoritative translations, without individual introduction, rely on the preconceived knowledge of the reader, on Calvin and his progress. I respect the fact that this translation does not transcend into the biographical arena, b… Continue

Added by Wayne S. Benner on November 5, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Bobbie Steinhauer Update

My blogging gets a bit sparse this time of year. The other passion in my life is Odyssey of the Mind. It is a program that works to teach kids creativity and problems solving, it is wonderful. I co-coordinate for our school, as well as coach and parent. So my writing time is a bit limited. I am also currently without my laptop (read the previous blog for that story). These things create an atmosphere that makes it very difficult to get creative time. So, I am still out here in the world. Still… Continue

Added by Bobbie Steinhauer on November 4, 2009 at 12:57am — 1 Comment

Bobbie Steinhauer Are You Kidding Me?!?

Taking into consideration the mind/body/spirit/life connections, my partner and I decided to try South Beach. I have a family history of high cholesterol and during the months of depression have become dependent on carbs and sugar as my source of food during the day, We decided that it was time to write a new chapter in our health and caring for our bodies. So my husband and I cut the carbs and sugar out of our diet. Outside of a couple of instances of crazy: finding a donut in my kitchen and t… Continue

Added by Bobbie Steinhauer on November 4, 2009 at 12:41am — 1 Comment

Pastor Ronald T. Glusenkamp Happy All Saints Sunday

Hi, happy All Saints Sunday. Book of Faith I love this line from Peter's song, "Somewhere in Between": "This bittersweet concoction of fear and grace Chases me inside But what's the harm in hoping that time won't erase This momentary rhyme" and what about this great passage from Isaiah? "But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. 2When you pass through the waters, I will b… Continue

Added by Pastor Ronald T. Glusenkamp on November 1, 2009 at 6:22pm — No Comments

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