Voting falls in line with Christian worship, education, and evangelic ministry.
This election, many Christians will vote to hold onto religious freedom for the good of all people.
God already knows the outcome of the election. He knows your heart and mine (I’ll be voting Republican). Read more on
a Lutheran view of church and state.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Ephesians 6: 10-11
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 ESV
As a Christian businesswoman, wife, and mother, my focus is on important political issues that allow for
freedom to be faithful. I believe children in the womb have a right to live and in God’s perfect plan for marriage.
Don't Be Hating (video) explains the Fifth Commandment. I look to a candidate who will make better choices on Supreme Court Justices.
Tuesday With Luther (video) discusses the Sixth Commandment. I favor a party who respects my right to live my faith in making business decisions that include when and for whom I do creative and artistic work.
Every man must do two things alone; he must do his own believing and his own dying.
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/m/martinluth385320.html
Please vote and pray for our nation and world.
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
Discernment and forgiveness of sins is for all who humbly confess, repent, turn around and receive Christ’s grace.
Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, who does not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after a lie! Psalm 40:4
I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you. Isaiah 44:22 ESV
On the Last Day the Truth will be known.
…so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2: 10-11
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| Meditating upon our Creator’s masterpiece at the Minnesota North
Shore on Lake Superior with my sister and daughter. “Every man must do
two things alone; he must do his own believing and his own dying.”
Martin Luther |
Until that Last Day, let’s trust our Sovereign Lord and make every effort to
vote for politicians who (and support ministries which) aren’t wooed by activists with itching ears.
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
2 Timothy 4: 1-8 ESV
Speaking of ministry…
Lutherans Celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, October 31, 2017
Martin Luther stood up for the truths of God’s Word. Read more about the
500th Anniversary of Reformation.
Let’s pray for all Lutherans
- Thank you, Christ, for keeping faithful Lutherans in
pure Biblical doctrine and undiluted theology
- Thank you, Spirit, for inspiring Bible teachers who don’t distort your Word
- Thank you, Father, for pastors who lead divine worship, preaching sermons you inspire without veering into unauthorized territory
- Dear God, close itching ears and redirect activist Lutherans
who have lost their way and corrupted your Good News
- Oh, Holy Spirit, encourage the apathetic, protect ignorant members, and exhort leaders of the erring Lutheran denomination
God’s hand was in the timing of Johannes Gutenberg’s invention
of the printing press and Martin Luther’s Bible translation which lead to the worldwide distribution of God’s Word.
Read more.
To mark the reformation milestone, I created printable art for my Christian (LCMS) friends:
About the Art of Martin Luther’s Seal with my Design Rendition
Martin Luther personally oversaw the creation of
the Luther Rose which is a timeless visual summary of the Christian faith. Luther explained the meaning:
“First,
there is a black cross in a heart that remains its natural color. This
is to remind me that it is faith in the Crucified One that saves us.
Anyone who believes from the heart will be justified (Romans 10:10). It
is a black cross, which mortifies and causes pain, but it leaves the
heart its natural color. It doesn’t destroy nature, that is to say, it
does not kill us but keeps us alive, for the just shall live by faith in
the Crucified One (Romans 1:17). The heart should stand in the middle
of a white rose. This is to show that faith gives joy, comfort, and
peace—it puts the believer into a white, joyous rose. Faith does not
give peace and joy like the world gives (John 14:27). This is why the
rose must be white, not red. White is the color of the spirits and
angels (cf. Matthew 28:3; John 20:12). This rose should stand in a
sky-blue field, symbolizing that a joyful spirit and faith is a
beginning of heavenly, future joy, which begins now, but is grasped in
hope, not yet fully revealed. Around the field of blue is a golden ring
to symbolize that blessedness in heaven lasts forever and has no end.
Heavenly blessedness is exquisite, beyond all joy and better than any
possessions, just as gold is the most valuable and precious metal.” —
Letter from Martin Luther to Lazarus Spengler, July 8, 1530 [WA Br
5:445]; tr. P. T. McCain
Using Adobe Illustrator, I created my own
rendition of Luther’s concept covered by a purple banner, “It's all
about Jesus”. This is to emphasize the Biblical doctrine that “nothing we do” achieves
salvation which is only in Christ. The traditional role of purple used
by liturgical congregations during Lent reminds Christians of their
daily need to humbly seek to live a life of repentance. “And they
clothed him in a purple cloak, and twisting together a crown of thorns,
they put it on him.”—Mark 15:17 ESV. Four words in the gold ring
explain Martin Luther’s teaching. Read more about
Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture (Word) alone, Jesus (Truth) alone.
My favorite ideas to use the art: Baptism Onesies and Coloring Pages for Sunday School!
Thanks for reading my post. Seek the Lord who will bless you in the peace of Christ!
