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October 27, 2021

Can Someone Who Commits Suicide Go To Heaven?

We live in outrageous times. Most people would likely agree with that statement. Whether it be politically, economically, socially, etc. there are many things about which people become outraged. In only a flash a word, a phrase, a picture can set someone off and they make sure to let as many people know their feelings […]

Article by Paul Fries / Uncategorized / answer, Bible, Christian, Christianity, heaven, Lutheran, Martin Luther, murder, sin, suicide

April 2, 2020

Rare Opportunities for Reaching Out

I’m sitting in a desk chair, streaming the service for my church from my home. It is the third service we’ve had since not being together in the church building. I’m missing seeing the members, the crowded church. I’m watching the service on Facebook on my phone at the same time and decide to click […]

Article by Paul Fries / Communication Director / coronavirus, COVID-19, evangelism, Jesus, Lutheran, outreach, Word of God

August 27, 2019

Seeking Sanctuary

Sanctuary. The word itself brings to mind safety, comfort, and peace. For a tired body and soul seeking relief, it offers rest. Sanctuary. The primary purpose of the Christian church is to preach and teach the Word of God, and administer the sacraments. In other words, the church is to offer sanctuary in the Word […]

Article by Paul Fries / Uncategorized / Christian, church, comfort, Lutheran, safety, sanctuary

September 5, 2018

Accountability and Healing in the Church

Within the past month, the Christian community in our country has been rocked by two scandals that have much in common with each other. The first involves Bill Hybels, the founding pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. Willow Creek became one of the largest and most influential mega-churches in our country, […]

Article by Paul Fries / Uncategorized / catholic, ELS, Hybels, Lutheran, Lutheranism, Priests, scandal, Willow Creek

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