“Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until Christ came, so that we might…
With the Delta variant reminding us that this pandemic will be around at least into 2022, many congregations are facing the fact that they will not be seeing a significant…
by Ethan Zimmerman and Luke Ratke Executive Director's Note: Many thanks to Ethan Zimmerman and Luke Ratke for telling us about their experiences at NEXUS this past summer. Ethan and…
Several weeks ago there was considerable discussion in Lutheran CORE’s Facebook group in response to a person who questioned whether it is appropriate to call the Bible the Word of…
Lutheran CORE continues to provide monthly video reviews of books of interest and importance. Many thanks to Ethan Zimmerman for doing this month’s video review of Roland Bainton’s classic, “Here…
I find that usually I can anticipate fairly accurately with whom I will agree or disagree. However, there are times when I am caught by surprise. Such was the case…
The Church sometimes uses a hub and spoke model of ministry. In it a central congregation serves as the hub of a wheel with spokes radiating outwards in all directions.…
Some areas of the USA are experiencing drought in 2021 and yet we still have adequate resources in terms of food and other goods. Our government even helps with assistance…
Here’s a true story, related to me by someone who witnessed it. A small church, considering departure from the ELCA, solicited questions from the congregation. One question surprised people, but…
Lutheran CORE continues to provide monthly video reviews of books of interest and importance. Many thanks to Maurice Lee for doing this month’s video review. Dr. Lee is the pastor…