Category Archives: Church

Luther’s Doctrine of the Two Kingdoms in this (and any other) Political Season

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Keith Chuvala

This is the basis for a lesson I’m developing for our What Lutherans Believe class at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. It’s not polished or complete, but worth putting out there for comment and discussion. What Lutherans Believe Regarding Human Government, … Continue reading →

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  After watching Jacquie Baly​ and Mustafa Tameez spar on the topic this morning (curiously without Chris Tritico​’s usual refereeing; didja oversleep, Chris?), I decided to go look at Pope Francis’ recent encyclical, “On Care for our Common Home”. There’s an … Continue reading →

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Keith Chuvala | Leave a comment

A Few Words on the Word “Propitiation”

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Keith Chuvala

A fellow Christian asked me to share some thoughts on this somewhat unusual word.  I don’t know that I’ve ever heard it used outside of a Judeo-Christian context.  Since there are a few other readers of my ramblings here who are not … Continue reading →

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A Plea for Assistance for The Rev. Dan Chambers

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Keith Chuvala

The Email below was received from Pastor, college classmate, friend, and uber-theologian Rev. Eric Stefanski.  If you are able, please consider making a donation.  I am! —–Original Message—– From: update-bounces@cat41.org [mailto:update-bounces@cat41.org] On Behalf Of Rev. Eric J. Stefanski Sent: Wednesday, … Continue reading →

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A Peaceful Release: The Challenge to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Keith Chuvala

The senior pastor of our congregation, Rev. Greg Finke, has requested and been granted a “peaceful release” from his divine call to shepherd this particular flock.  The reasons for this are only partly known to me at this point, so I’ll not … Continue reading →

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Glenn Beck is an Antichrist?

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Keith Chuvala

Hmmm, Rev. Charles Lehman writes an interesting blog post today (http://chaz-lehmann.livejournal.com/821975.html) entitled “Glenn Beck is an antichrist.”  Clearly a gimmick headline, right?  No, he’s quite serious.  Give his post a read; he makes a very good case.

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