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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First Lutheran Church, Windsor, ON (LCC)
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Jesus: “it’s like an orchid seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth” 1st century Judean farmers: “what the hell is an orchid?”
Jesus: The Smallest seeds on earth are Mustard seeds Science: The smallest seeds on earth are orchid seeds Who’s right is it Jesus or science? Jesus got it wrong therefore Jesus isn’t God
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Lord willing, I will be in Chicago again next year. I miss the conference. I miss the people. I miss the compline, matins, and divine service with hundred of people from around the country and world. Oh, and I miss the Chicago style pizza.🤠
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Lutheran W! Go to church today, if possible. Increase your joy on this beautiful Sunday.
The Augsburg Confession Article XXII. Of Both Kinds in the Sacrament. TL:DR: Go to Church and receive the wonderous gift of both the body and the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, given and shed by our Lord for you. To the laity are given Both Kinds in the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, because this usage has the commandment of the Lord in Matt. 26:27: Drink ye all of it, where Christ has manifestly commanded concerning the cup that all should drink. And lest any man should craftily say that this refers only to priests, Paul in 1 Cor. 11:27 recites an example from which it appears that the whole congregation did use both kinds. And this usage has long remained in the Church, nor is it known when, or by whose authority, it was changed; although Cardinal Cusanus mentions the time when it was approved. Cyprian in some places testifies that the blood was given to the people. The same is testified by Jerome, who says: The priests administer the Eucharist, and distribute the blood of Christ to the people. Indeed, Pope Gelasius commands that the Sacrament be not divided (dist. II., De Consecratione, cap. Comperimus). Only custom, not so ancient, has it otherwise. But it is evident that any custom introduced against the commandments of God is not to be allowed, as the Canons witness (dist. III., cap. Veritate, and the following chapters). But this custom has been received, not only against the Scripture, but also against the old Canons and the example of the Church. Therefore, if any preferred to use both kinds of the Sacrament, they ought not to have been compelled with offense to their consciences to do otherwise. And because the division of the Sacrament does not agree with the ordinance of Christ, we are accustomed to omit the procession, which hitherto has been in use.
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Replying to @IssuesEtc
@IssuesEtc - wow, Compline from the conference on YouTube. Thank you!!!! 2026 Issues, Etc. Conference youtube.com/live/XU6xuGC31gE… via @YouTube
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Attending Matins Morning Prayer with @mewl712 at the @IssuesEtc “Making the Case” conference in the @CUChicago Chapel of Our Lord. @WmWeedon is the Liturgist.
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Watch LCMS President Matt Harrison "Make the Case for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod" LIVE at 11:15 am Central. Click here to view: youtube.com/watch?v=xGJ_SMhZ….
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I'm listening to President Harrison's talk at the Issues, Etc. Conference titled "Making the Case for The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod" So far my feeling on the presentation is:
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And having just done the @IssuesEtc conference, let me just say how cool it was to see that they included a singles mixer in the event! And as Mollie and her friend and I were leaving last night, we spied at least 100 of them having a great time outside during a gorgeous Chicago night. May every Christian denomination go and do likewise!
Ladies, the real reason to go to church is to hear God’s Word and receive the forgiveness of sins and strengthening of faith in the Sacraments. BUT ALSO, solid Christian churches like my LCMS Lutheran congregation have way more young men than women. Come get a man, y’all!
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Not everyday you get to serve with your godson!!!
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Today, the Church remembers the witness of St. Basil the Great.
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Zion Lutheran Church Harvester
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Jesus sends us out as sheep amidst the wolves, yet we need not fear, for he is the Good Shepherd who watches over us. Come hear the Good Word, for you! Join us during the Divine Service at 9:30 this morning & then for our Second Sunday potluck to follow. Hope to see you there!
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Third Sunday after Pentecost Ex. 19:2–8; Psalm 100; Rom. 5:6–15; Matt. 9:35-10; Matt. 8:9-20
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The Augsburg Confession Article XXII. Of Both Kinds in the Sacrament. TL:DR: Go to Church and receive the wonderous gift of both the body and the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, given and shed by our Lord for you. To the laity are given Both Kinds in the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, because this usage has the commandment of the Lord in Matt. 26:27: Drink ye all of it, where Christ has manifestly commanded concerning the cup that all should drink. And lest any man should craftily say that this refers only to priests, Paul in 1 Cor. 11:27 recites an example from which it appears that the whole congregation did use both kinds. And this usage has long remained in the Church, nor is it known when, or by whose authority, it was changed; although Cardinal Cusanus mentions the time when it was approved. Cyprian in some places testifies that the blood was given to the people. The same is testified by Jerome, who says: The priests administer the Eucharist, and distribute the blood of Christ to the people. Indeed, Pope Gelasius commands that the Sacrament be not divided (dist. II., De Consecratione, cap. Comperimus). Only custom, not so ancient, has it otherwise. But it is evident that any custom introduced against the commandments of God is not to be allowed, as the Canons witness (dist. III., cap. Veritate, and the following chapters). But this custom has been received, not only against the Scripture, but also against the old Canons and the example of the Church. Therefore, if any preferred to use both kinds of the Sacrament, they ought not to have been compelled with offense to their consciences to do otherwise. And because the division of the Sacrament does not agree with the ordinance of Christ, we are accustomed to omit the procession, which hitherto has been in use.
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Lutheran Service Book 876 O Blessed, Holy Trinity youtube.com/watch?v=RxkxEqY8…

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Jesus, You have united all of us through Your blood. When we are tempted to compare, compete, and divide, bring us together in humility and love. Amen.
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Today, the Church remembers the witness of St. Anthony of Padua.
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#OTD June 13, 1525: German reformer Martin Luther, formerly a monk, married Katherine von Bora, a former nun who had escaped from her convent in a fish barrel. Their marriage was a bold public rejection of mandatory clerical celibacy.
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