by Christian | Apr 10, 2025 | Ask the Pastor, Worship
Why No Good Friday Service? Answered by John Calvin “Which I commanded them not, and which never came to my mind” (Jeremiah 7:31) This reason ought to be carefully noticed, for God here cuts off from men every occasion for making evasions, since he...
by Christian | Mar 12, 2025 | Culture, Ecclesiology
Consumerism and the Church In Some Ways Helpful? By Christian McShaffrey Pastor of Five Solas Church (Reedsburg, WI) Many articles have been written that lament the negative influence “consumerism” has had on the church. Its negative affects are usually considered...
by Christian | Mar 4, 2025 | Ask the Pastor
Pastor, What Are You Giving Up For Lent? March 4, 2025 Question: Pastor, what are you giving up for Lent? Answer: I am going to abstain from all extra-biblical practices and outward expressions of “personal piety” that Jesus said should be done in secret. Seriously...
by Christian | Dec 29, 2022 | Ethics, Worship
During the final weeks of every year, visual images of our Lord Jesus Christ seem to be everywhere. From Christmas cards to commercial advertisements, it is nearly impossible to avoid seeing a barrage of pictures of Jesus in the manger during the holiday season. Of...
