Steadfast Dads — The First Duty of a Dad

In my readings, I came across this article that I thought was well done of Christian Family and on a father's role in particular.  I think parents and especially fathers will find this article helpful.  Below you will find the start if the article.  You can click the picture of Martin Luther and his family below to get to the full article.  Let me know what you think in the comment section, by clicking on the pencil icon below this post.



Here is the start:

The first duty of Dad is to know who is boss.  No, it’s not you.  And it’s not your children.  It’s God the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.  “I believe that God has made me.”  In making you he has defined for you what you are all about.  The fatherhood of God determines for us Christian fathers what fatherhood is all about.

Fathers, you don’t need your children’s permission to be their father.  God made you their father.  God decides what you are to do.  Your children don’t decide.  You don’t decide.  God decides.

God has given to fathers and mothers the responsibility of teaching God’s word to their children.  (Read more of the article by clicking on the picture above.)

March 7 - Today the Church Remembers Perpetua and Felicitas, Martrys

At the beginning of the third century, the Roman emperor Septimus Severus forbade conversions to Christianity. Among those disobeying that edict were Perpetua, a young noblewoman, and her maidservant Felicitas. Both were jailed at Carthage in North Africa along with three fellow Christians. During their imprisonment, Perpetua and Felicitas witnessed to their faith with such conviction that the officer in charge became a follower of Jesus. After making arrangements for the well-being of their children, Perpetua and Felicitas were executed on March 7, 203. Tradition holds that Perpetua showed mercy to her captors by falling on a sword because they could not bear to put her to death. The story of this martyrdom has been told ever since as an encouragement to persecuted Christians.

You can listen to an Issues Etc. show interviewing Dr Carl Beckwith of Beeson Divinty School about these two women by clicking on the image below.

Prepare for Wednesday - March 7

Prepare for Wednesday


Naboth's Vineyard 1 Kings 21:1-16

From the Catechism

What is the Seventh Commandment?

You shall not steal.

What does this mean?

We should fear and love God so that we do not take our neighbor’s money or possessions, or get them in any dishonest way, but help him to improve and protect his possessions and income.

For self-examination*

+ Have I been lazy at work, doing poor work in school or at the job, or working hard only when the boss was around?

+ Have I been stingy in paying my workers?

+ Have I worked for myself, rather than for Christ and for the benefit of my neighbor?

+ Have I cared for the property in the neighborhood, school, or church, so that it was improved?

+ Have I stolen from the office, from school, or the church, or stood silently by while others took what was not theirs?

+ Have I wasted time and food and money, or caused others to waste time and money by my neglect?

+ Have I been greedy when it comes to returning to the Lord a generous portion of my money as a thankoffering?

+ Have I stolen from my neighbor when I did not help him in time of his need?

*Questions from Lutheran Service Book Pastoral Care Companion, p. 657ff

LCMS Coordinates Response to Indiana, Kentucky Tornadoes

Here is an article about some of the work that LCMS World Relief and Human Care is doing for those effected by the recent Tornados.  To find out more click on the picture below.  There are videos and more information at this link as well as information on how you can help.

Sermon - March 4, 2012

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Preacher: Pastor David Kuhfal
Text: Mark 8:27-38

Prepare for Sunday - March 4, 2012

To help you prepare for Sunday click on the picture to read the readings.
Sermon Title: "Things of Man" and "Things of God"
Sermon Text: Mark 8:27-38

Sermon - February 29, 2012

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Preacher: Pastor David Kuhfal
Text: 8th Commandment