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Friends of the Seminary Day

by: barbara.rickaby@wisluthsem.org Aug 11, 2022News, Uncategorized0

Please join us on Oct. 1 for Friends of the Seminary Day where men and women gather to learn more about the vital mission of the seminary. Presentations highlight some of the ways our faculty ...

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Behold, Behold the Lamb!

by: Technology Support3 Sep 8, 2020Grow In Grace Notes Devotions, Uncategorized0

Prof. em. Forrest Bivens manages Grow in Grace’s mentoring program. In late August he sent a devotion to the mentors; we thought it would be much appreciated by our entire ministerium. Our thanks to Prof. ...

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“Thank You, Father!”

by: Technology Support3 Aug 12, 2020Grow In Grace Notes Devotions, Uncategorized0

King Herod had thrown a huge party for himself and his guests. As part of it, he “invited” his step-daughter to dance for them. She danced so well that Herod made a rash – and ...

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Did I Sign Up for This?!

by: Technology Support3 Jul 7, 2020Grow In Grace Notes Devotions, Uncategorized0

“Did I sign up for this?” I know I asked that question on occasion. You too? The Gospel reading for this Sunday is the end of a lengthier segment. Jesus is about to send out ...

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Preach the Word – July/August 2020

by: barbara.rickaby@wisluthsem.org Jun 23, 2020Preach The Word, Uncategorized0

Volume 23, Number 6 Delivery Matters I can still remember my first real “preaching” opportunity—evening chapel at MLC during my senior year. I triumphantly finished writing my manuscript. It felt so good to be done! ...

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Watch Yourself and Your Doctrine Closely

by: Technology Support3 Jun 10, 2020Grow In Grace Notes Devotions, Uncategorized0

It’s easy as WELS pastors to read the first paragraph of Sunday’s gospel (Mt 7:15-29) and mentally check off this pericope as having no rebuke for us.  Jesus urges his hearers to be constantly watching ...

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Give What You Command, O Lord!

by: Technology Support3 May 13, 2020Grow In Grace Notes Devotions, Uncategorized0

“Give what you command [O Lord], and then command whatever you will.” In St. Augustine’s Confessions, that was his memorable way of capturing this comforting scriptural truth: God himself effectively works in us to will ...

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Preach the Word – May/June 2020

by: barbara.rickaby@wisluthsem.org Apr 21, 2020Preach The Word, Uncategorized0

Volume 23, Number 5 Go Deep As you know by now, I’m a fan of simple preaching. I love Luther’s assessment of a good preacher: “He’s the best preacher who can teach in a plain, ...

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“Do Not Be Afraid!” The Urgent Message of Easter Messengers

by: Technology Support3 Apr 7, 2020Grow In Grace Notes Devotions, Uncategorized0

What fears do you, like the two Marys in Sunday’s Gospel (Matthew 28:1-10), bring with you to the tomb this Easter week?  Perhaps never in our lifetimes has it been as easy to identify a ...

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Preach the Word – March/April 2020

by: barbara.rickaby@wisluthsem.org Mar 12, 2020Preach The Word, Uncategorized0

Volume 23, Number 4 What's the Point? I have a confession to make. I once attended Joel Osteen’s church. Okay, twice. I went twice. My wife and I lived in Houston, TX for a year, ...

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