Redeemed prodigal, once lost, now found. Husband of @erinexplores_. Pastor of @ConcordiaMWood (LCMS). Soli Deo gloria & sola fide.

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Martin Luther wrote these words regarding his assurance in his own salvation in Christ Jesus in the face of the depth of his own sin and the accusations of the Devil.
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2 Lord Jesus Christ, Your pow'r make known, For You are Lord of lords alone; Defend Your holy Church that we May sing your praise eternally. Lutheran Service Book 655
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"What lies about relics! One claims to have a feather from the wing of Gabriel, the Bishop of Mainz has a flame from Moses’ burning bush. How came 18 apostles to be buried in Germany when Christ had only 12?" —Martin Luther On relic worship and venerating the bones of saints
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The old Adam in us should by daily contrition and repentance be drowned and die with all sins and evil desires. And a new man should daily emerge and arise to live before God in righteousness and purity forever.
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There's nothing like finding out that an account that one was one mutuals with has been compromised and is now being used for truly distasteful purposes. My thoughts on AI are pretty well known. But if there is one valid use for @grok on @x, it would be to detect this sort of thing and assist in addressing the problem. Specifically, and in particular, when faithful Christian accounts are transferred to crypto scammers and p*rn bots.
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Also, secure your accounts, folks. Strong passwords and dual auth.
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Churches often fragment into dozens of separate Bible studies after service. This division hinders growth. Advocate for one, unified Bible study led by leadership, fostering congregation-wide understanding and connection. #ChurchUnity #SpiritualGrowth
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Jesus Church in Cieszyn, Poland. Built between 1709 and 1710 in late Austrian Baroque style, the church was a center of Pietistic Lutheranism in its early decades. It is also known for its library, which has a collection of over 23,000 historic books.
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Lord, we proclaim Your name exalted for all You have done in our lives in bringing salvation. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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This week, we pray: Lord, bless Mount Calvary Lutheran Church as they live out the Gospel in their community.
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The Augsburg Confession Article XII: Repentance Our churches teach that there is forgiveness of sins for those who have fallen after Baptism whenever they are converted. The Church ought to impart Absolution to those who return to repentance [Jeremiah 3:12]. Now, strictly speaking, repentance consists of two parts. One part is contrition, that is, terrors striking the conscience through the knowledge of sin. The other part is faith, which is born of the Gospel [Romans 10:17] or the Absolution and believes that for Christ’s sake, sins are forgiven. It comforts the conscience and delivers it from terror. Then good works are bound to follow, which are the fruit of repentance [Galatians 5:22–23]. Our churches condemn the Anabaptists, who deny that those who have once been justified can lose the Holy Spirit. They also condemn those who argue that some may reach such a state of perfection in this life that they cannot sin. The Novatians also are condemned, who would not absolve those who had fallen after Baptism, though they returned to repentance. Our churches also reject those who do not teach that forgiveness of sins comes through faith, but command us to merit grace through satisfactions of our own. They also reject those who teach that it is necessary to perform works of satisfaction, commanded by Church law, in order to remit eternal punishment or the punishment of purgatory.
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Join us as we receive our Lord's good gifts - even his very righteousness! The Divine Service begins at 9:30, with fellowship and Bible study to follow. Hope to see you there!
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Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Ezek. 18:1–4, 25–32; Ps. 25:1–10; Phil. 2:1–4 (5–13) 14–18; Matt. 21:23–27 (28–32)
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Go to church tomorrow… taste and see that the Lord is GOOD!!
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In repentance, God does more than scrape away the rust of sin. He covers us with the robe of Christ’s righteousness—won by His holy life and His atoning death.
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Moravske Toplice, Slovenia. The village had been Lutheran since the 16th century, but did not have a church until 1893, when the congregation converted a manor house it had bought. A bell tower was added in 1925, and the current nave in 1962.
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Where the Word is rightly taught and the Sacraments rightly administered. Amen!
Long live the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church
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I’m old enough to remember getting lectured by libs and even “compassionate conservatives” that socialized medicine was the only moral position for Christians. It was very difficult to get through to them, the end of that path. I hope some have been paying attention.
SHAME on Canada. MAID is offered to children. WE NEED TO BE LIBERATED.
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Coming next week! Join Concordia Seminary for the third annual “These Stones Will Shout” biblical archaeology lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Werner Auditorium. This year, Dr. R. Steven Notley will present “Finding the Last, Lost City of the Gospels,” sharing discoveries from 10 seasons of excavations at Khirbet el Araj on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Among the discoveries? A fifth-century Byzantine basilica believed to have been built over the house of St. Peter. 📍 Werner Auditorium, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis 🗓️ Tuesday, Sept. 29 ⏰ 7 p.m. 🎟️ Free and open to the public Come explore the fascinating intersection of Scripture, history and archaeology. csl.edu/2026/06/third-annual…
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