There are plenty of things to be anxious about these days: disease, war, unity of the country, etc. How terrible … More
Author: tdwenig
Tom is the Senior Pastor of the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Evansville, IN. He has served his congregation since 2000. He has a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO
Gospel “Chokepoints”
God’s plan to give eternal life is a surprising one. Most would think that an all-powerful, loving God would simply … More
What Does It Mean to be “Lost”?
In Luke 15 Jesus tells three parables, the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son (better known as … More
The Universe Wanted It
There has been a phrase that has seeped into movies, celebrity quotes, and probably the everyday speaking and thinking of … More
Repenting of What You Are
The standard thinking in our society today is that we need to “accept” what we are and celebrate it. This … More
Is Baptism Necessary?
To many people, baptism seems like a strange church rite and nothing more. Many people who are somewhat nominal in … More
Sharing the “Good Message”
What is your gut reaction to the word “evangelism”? I would guess that many people feel negatively. Some feel they … More
Why Doesn’t God Stop This?
Right now, there is a long and growing list of what I would like God to stop: the war in … More
Fueling Hate
When Payton Gendron walked into a Tops grocery store this week he had one goal in mind: killing people. Humans … More
Giving Christ 