Morgenland Lutheran Church

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years

There is an intensifying controversy in the church all over the world regarding the age of the earth.

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

10 Traits of a Great Church Member

What kind of members does God use to build a great church<br>As a pastor, I have noticed some trends among church people who help move the church forward. The following is a list of characteristics of those type of people. Not everyone will have every quality, but it’s the combination of each of them in people that builds a great church.<br>Great church members:<br>Believe and love God’s Word.<br>Joshua 1:8 “Study this Book of the Law continually. Meditate on it day…

What Is a Healthy Way to Leave a Church?

Leaving the church is painful for Christians and pastors, and we've seen a lot of it over the last couple of years through COVID, election crises, and racial crises.

How To Reach Unchurched People Who Don't Think They Need God

I read a survey the other day that made me literally sit up straight as I took notice. The number of people in Canada (my country) who profess “no religion” is now at 24%, up from 16.5% a decade earlier. That’s a massive shift in a mere ten years. As I reflect on it all,…

“Does the Christian church need different denominations?”

Where Can Women Teach? Eight Principles for Christian Churches

How do women honor God’s pattern of male headship in the church while also exercising a spiritual gift of teaching?

Christian Web Trends Blog: Church Websites, Design, SEO

Is your church online? Most people start looking for things online. So, your church needs to be online for them to find you. Knott Avenue Christian Church is doing that. See how and see what the results have been.

What Is a Christian Preamble? And Why Should You Care?

Preparing a will can become an all-consuming task. There are so many important questions that need to be answered. How will you split your estate among your children? Which charities will get how much? Who will become your durable power of attorney? What should your health directive say? It’s important that you answer these questions …

A Fix for Worry — Immanuel Lutheran Church

I know I have talked about this topic many times before. But as I have also mentioned before, when the Holy Spirit speaks to me, I need to share. How can we have a fix or cure for our worry? Well, to begin with, “Fear Not” is mentioned 365 times in the Bible. It’s almost like our great and almight

Who is God and Where Can We Find Him? — Immanuel Lutheran Church

People look for God in many places. Some seek Him in nature. Some seek Him from an emotional experience. All these things seem nice, but it falls short of who God is and where to find Him.  Only in Jesus, who is God in the flesh, can we find the ultimate revelation of who God is. To meet G

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3 Expenses to Consider When Buying Your First Car

When I was eighteen it was finally time for me to buy my first car. Why did I wait so long? No money. Sigh. The truth is that although I could have purchased a car earlier I could not afford all of the other expenses that happen afterwards. I had to wait until I was …

The Amazing Things That Can Happen When You Show Up Scared

Around school and in my friend group, I’ve been known for having a “club addiction.” That is, I’m somehow involved in over half of the clubs my school has to offer. Now, I’m not saying that’s always necessarily a good thing (I often find myself over-committed). But I do believe that my involvement has expanded …

2 Unusual Ways to Find Scholarship Money That Will Surprise You

College. Ironically, it can often seem like it’s the epicenter of high school. In our world, high school is seen as a mere stepping stone on the way up to higher education. However, the raw price of tuition at a university or college is by no means cheap. In many circumstances, it isn’t even affordable. …

Are You Too Christian for Non-Christians?

Many Christians find over time that they have fewer non-Christian friends and acquaintances. Here are seven simple steps to boost your personal evangelism.