When do I stop?:
I have friends who I work who feel, when I talk of my religion, that I am saying "I am right, you are wrong, I am better than you." I try not to come across as being better than th...
Last Modified: 05/02/2005 08:51:39 |
lottery tickets/gambling:
I was just wondering how the WELS ministry/Bible feels about the purchase of lottery tickets or other forms of gambling? Is it okay to purchase the occasional ticket or go to a cas...
Last Modified: 04/26/2005 10:59:28 |
Prayer:
Several of my friends and I have been discussing the Prayer of Jabez and how it creates problems for a member of the Lutheran church, especially as it is discussed in the book "The...
Last Modified: 04/21/2005 06:51:57 |
Magicians:
Is is wrong for a WELS school to invite a magician to perform a show for its students? Is it possible for a WELS member to be a magician?
Last Modified: 04/15/2005 10:00:31 |
Magicians:
Do you think it is wrong for a magician, blind and 50% handicapped, to perform a magic show at a WELS school. I must also note the magician centers his performance upon this thoug...
Last Modified: 04/15/2005 09:55:05 |
Discipleship:
I did not see a topic in the archives entitled "Discipleship." Please tell me what our churches can do to encourage discipleship and adult education among the membership. Would y...
Last Modified: 04/08/2005 07:38:19 |
Easter:
From what I have read in your response to Easter, you find it appropriate to relate the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ with a pagan celebration. I understand that when a "C...
Last Modified: 04/05/2005 07:29:16 |
Working with dishonest people:
This is the fifth job I have worked in ( I am in my forties) where my co-workers are dishonest and I know that they cheat the public. I have left two jobs because I was so disguste...
Last Modified: 04/04/2005 16:16:29 |
Feeding the Muslims:
I am involved in agriculture. My specialty is dairy and meat goats. With the booming population of the Islamic community in the Detroit - Chicago corridor there is a tremendous m...
Last Modified: 03/24/2005 10:37:49 |
living will:
With all the news about Terri Shiavo, I have been thinking about writing a living will. The problem is that I'm not sure where along the spectrum of incapacity I should say that I...
Last Modified: 03/24/2005 07:33:46 |
Dreams:
Are there meanings to dreams? Does God send messages through them?
Last Modified: 03/23/2005 14:05:11 |
Unionism:
Just cuious here: Does WELS consider it to be unionism or sinful for its members to participate in Operation Thin Mint, the Girl Scouts of America's program to send cookies to our...
Last Modified: 03/22/2005 08:49:29 |
Lust:
We are going to discuss "lust" and "covetousness" and I am to speak on lust. What is the difference exactly? Does "lust" only involve "sex" and "covetousnss" things? I get boggled ...
Last Modified: 03/16/2005 07:30:58 |
Bankruptcy:
I am at a very serious crossroads in my life and I want to make the right choice/decision in God's eyes only. I am out of work, our savings are gone, creditors are calling, I am...
Last Modified: 03/14/2005 07:31:52 |
Bible interpretation and other Denominations:
I have a question. Every Christian denomination has its own interpretation of Scripture. Logic would dictate that not every church can have the correct interpretation, someone h...
Last Modified: 03/10/2005 09:55:38 |
Misbehaving parent:
I need some advice on how to handle a situation that occurred this past basketball season with another mother from my son's team. My son is a 5th grader at a local Lutheran grade ...
Last Modified: 03/07/2005 09:26:49 |
Abortion:
A friend of mine had an abortion when she was 19. She is now married and a mother of two. She is now seeking to belong to a church and says that every day she regrets what she di...
Last Modified: 03/05/2005 10:28:48 |
Is sin acceptable ever?:
Often I read/ hear that as long as you struggle against sin in your life you are on the safe side. If you accept the sins you are already doomed. Isn't this hypocrisy? Either you s...
Last Modified: 02/19/2005 12:37:52 |
gambling:
What is our belief on gambling?
Last Modified: 02/14/2005 08:16:49 |
chastisement:
Let's say a member of the congregation has repented of a sin to the pastor and has been forgiven. Does this sin needs to be made public knowledge to the congregation? Does this m...
Last Modified: 02/14/2005 07:59:33 |