tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post3693944561561272445..comments2024-03-29T04:31:15.219-05:00Comments on Pastoral Meanderings: Punching, clawing, kicking, and beating your way into the hearts of men. . .Pastor Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10653554256101480140noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-91650107181054827782014-10-13T16:36:02.050-05:002014-10-13T16:36:02.050-05:00I just read 2 Peter today. Chapter 2 stands out in...I just read 2 Peter today. Chapter 2 stands out in stark contrast to this MMA story. American Christianity is losing its way, losing its way in the world of "me." What can I do to save myself? What can I do to make "worship" exciting? What can I get out of this whole experience? What can I, I, I. That is sad. That is disgraceful. And, Janis must be on to something, Jesus is probably sickened. The LCMS is not immune to this. But I am thankful my LCMS congregation still is faithful to Sola Fide, Sola Gratia, Sola Scriptura. Rev William Smith Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06351249492172507658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-91257792683392294002014-09-20T13:04:45.841-05:002014-09-20T13:04:45.841-05:00Jesus is probably sickened ather than saddened. I...Jesus is probably sickened ather than saddened. It appears we must do anything popular in culture to the glory of God. NOT.Janis Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02947508427040251166noreply@blogger.com