Monthly Archives: August 2011

“Discerning Divine Revelation”; or, how is Paul different from Joseph Smith and Muhammad?

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Tom Lemke

Christianity bases a significant amount of its doctrine and practices on the writings of St. Paul (his epistles) – a man who claimed to have received divine revelation straight from Jesus Himself. Here’s the thing: Mormonism bases a significant amount … Continue reading →

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“How to Start a Cult”

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Tom Lemke

The newest installment of Lutheran Satire is pure, unadulterated gold. …is it a bad sign that I personally know at least 5 people who meet steps one and two?

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The Moving Target That is “Adulthood” – Director’s Cut

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Tom Lemke

Two hundred years ago in America, you were a man when your voice changed and you got some hair on your chest; a woman when you developed physically and began menstruation.  Based on this, I’ve been a man since I … Continue reading →

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Upon further review…

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Tom Lemke

Right, so I just listened to the Albert Mohler talk on marriage I posted earlier today for the second time.  I must say, although it was still decent, I liked it much less upon reviewing it.  Why?  Well, let me … Continue reading →

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“The Mystery of Marriage”

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Tom Lemke

I recently listened to a lecture by Dr. Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, entitled “The Mystery of Marriage”.  I thought it was fantastic and worth sharing, so given as I wasn’t able to find a link to … Continue reading →

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I’m Honored

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Tom Lemke

Yesterday this post was chosen by Pastor Todd Wilken on Issues, Etc. for blog of the week.  I just wanted to make passing mention here, for my readers who aren’t on facebook, and say again: thanks, Pastor Wilken! You can … Continue reading →

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Witnessing to the Witnesses

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Tom Lemke

Several months ago I came across the blog of one Matthew Fenn, a former Jehovah’s Witness who is now a Reformed Christian.  I don’t know why I haven’t before, but I’m linking to his site in my sidebar (and here) … Continue reading →

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The Moving Target That is “Adulthood”

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Tom Lemke

Two hundred years ago in America, you were a man when your voice changed and you got some hair on your chest; a woman when you developed physically and began menstruation.  Based on this, I’ve been a man since I … Continue reading →

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No, I am!

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Tom Lemke

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. – 1st Timothy 1:15 Whenever I read this passage, the thought comes into my head: “Uh, wrong, Paul. … Continue reading →

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6 Things to Look for in a Potential Mate

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Tom Lemke

Yeah, on some weekends there’s a good chance that when I post something, a walk is involved somehow.  I say this because I went out for another stroll here a couple of hours ago before it got dark and just kind of … Continue reading →

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