Shutting down the Churches in 2020 One thing that has been completely memory-holed from the past 2 years has been the government-enforced COVID lockdowns of…
The State of the Modern American Church **This article also appears on the Gottesdiesnt blog** In light of the decline in many American Churches, I…
A Sad Reality It’s a tough pill to swallow, but we American Christians (and Lutherans in particular) have generally failed to pass on the faith…
Before I begin this post, I want to define the term "layman". According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, a layman is "a person who is…
It's been a Rough Go Good Morning, and Happy Thanksgiving to you--a loyal Tin Can Conservative reader. I know we're all going through a tough…
A Call to Christian College Students “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” -John 14:6 I…
Who are the Nones? Why am I writing this article? I have discussed this topic before briefly on this blog. Several months ago, I made…
I—the editor—am a Lutheran. So, I have no “skin in the game” when it comes to pronouncements made in Rome. Nevertheless, I still want to…
I first learned about the martyrdom of Polycarp three years ago—during my freshman year of college. A Lutheran Pastor—who I frequently listen to—made a video…
“Do not be afraid, for I know you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come,…