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A Bundle of Myrrh

"My beloved is unto me as a bundle of myrrh." Song of Solomon 1:13

Theological Papers

March 26th, 2014 by Aubri

 

Theological Papers

by Pastor Philip Hale

Marriage in a Godless Culture – Nebraska Lutherans for Confessional Study – June 25, 2015

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The Logic, Ideology, and Ascendancy of Child Prevention – Nebraska Lutherans for Confessional Study – Nov. 13, 2014

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Marriage Presentation –  West Point, NE Circuit  – October 26, 2014

A Retiring Society: Retirement in Worldly, Historical, and Biblical Perspective with Special Reference to Ministers and the Divine Call – July 2014

The Correlation of Christ, Faith, Scripture, and Justification: A Doctrinal Investigation Based on the Distinction between Fundamental and Non-Fundamental Articles of Faith – Nebraska Lutherans for Confessional Study – March 27, 2014

Numbering the Decalogue, Images, and Iconoclasm: A Historical and Theological Survey – Nebraska Lutherans for Confessional Study – July 25, 2013

A Doctrinal Approach to Worship: The Traditional Lutheran View – ACELC Free Conference, Austin, TX – April, 2013

Luther’s Teaching on Worship and Ceremonies: The Twin Errors of Liturgical Legalism and Disorderly Deprecation – 2012

Insurance in Light of the Gospel – Nebraska Lutherans for Confessional Study – December 13, 2012

An Interpretation of Luther’s The Bondage of the Will – Nebraska Lutherans for Confessional Study – March 22, 2012

A Close Reading of John 6: Is it Sacramental and Why Does it Matter? – Nebraska Lutherans for Confessional Study – June 23, 2011

Eating and Drinking Damnation to Oneself: The Place of I Cor. 11:27-29 in the Lord’s Supper – Nebraska Lutherans for Confessional Study – February 17, 2011

Absolution – Nebraska Lutherans for Confessional Study, Lincoln – October 22, 2009

A Description and Critique of Narrative Criticism: The Relation of Biblical Interpretation, History, and Theology – A research paper submitted to partially fulfill the requirements of a Masters of Divinity degree. Submitted: February 23, 2007

The Heresies of Science – August 2002

Articles

March 26th, 2014 by Aubri

Theological Articles

by Pastor Philip Hale

Why a Synod? –  February 23, 2015

Equality in the World and in Christ – February 2, 2015

The End –  Christian News – January, 2015

Twice More to John 6: An Analysis of the Sacramental Interpretation – Christian News – September 29, 2014

Joint Prayer Service [Newtown] – March, 2013

Closed Communion: What We Believe and Practice – Explanatory brochure – November 16, 2011

How Do the Scriptures Mean—If They Do?: A Review of What Does This Mean? by James Voelz – The Cornerstone – a student publication of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne – October 2, 2003

Fertility in a Fallen World: Kelly’s Story

March 25th, 2014 by Aubri

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A few weeks ago I asked if anyone would be willing to discuss a topic that isn’t easy and share the story of their fertility journey. I have had a very good response from many of you and I’m honored to finally begin presenting some of the stories that have graciously been provided by some wonderful women.  

In this series women with different experiences will share the pain and blessings that the gift of fertility carries with it, in the hope of bringing out God’s grace and promise to those couples struggling to welcome this gift when it is not known how it will turn out in a sinful world. 

Whether the result be a healthy child, a child who goes almost immediately to be with Christ, or there is no gift of life, all women of child-bearing age wrestle with this cross and the unforeseen works of God that are to come.

While we might envy God’s work in another woman or couple, Christ alone designs the cross appropriately for each. To desire to please God in this sinful world will entail suffering. But there is comfort in knowing we are not alone. There is value in hearing each other stories, that while our paths are different, it is still a struggle of faith, which all God’s children share. 

And it is a great comfort to know that God’s love is not found in how many children we are given or have taken from us, but in the saving sacrifice of Christ on the cross and in His glorious resurrection.

Our first story comes from Kelly who wrote her story on her blog Fearfully and Wonderfully Made .

When my husband and I were engaged, we talked extensively about our desire for children someday – both biological and adopted.  We knew the someday would come when we were ready for such a feat, but we knew the “someday” was not as newlyweds.

 I mean, I was in the middle of graduate school.

My husband was relocating to live with me in an apartment the size of our current living room.

My husband didn’t have a job and I was a graduate assistant.

This was not the time.  We both knew it.

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A Gracious, Bending Woman

March 24th, 2014 by Aubri

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“Be there for them with a vengeance. Be a gracious, bending woman. Incline your ear, your heart, your hands to them. Be found warm and comfortable, and disposed to affection. Be ready to be done by and to welcome their casual effusions with something better than preoccupation and indifference.”

Robert Farrar Capon Bed and Board