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Facebook Idleness | KNCL 10
I discovered another reason why I hate social media: idleness, which leads to meddling. Our addiction to social media is strong, often running into the realm of idolatry, so I fully understand this will be a comment to cancel for many Christians.
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Are We Living In A Post-Christian Time? | Cross Defense
Eusebius records Clement’s story about St. John after he returned from Patmos. It will equip your mind and bring comfort to the soul of anyone who thinks they are beyond forgiveness. There is much for the church to learn from the loving actions of the elderly apostle, especially given that the world thinks we live in a post-Christian era. Is that true? Do we? Learn about this, and more in this episode!
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Partners in the Gospel
You are a partner in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Did you know that? Let’s look at St. Mark’s January calendar to see a glimpse of what that looks like.
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Public Displays of Christianity | Cross Defense
Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest sparked a public display of prayer. But why don’t we see more Christian behavior in the public? Find out how our death-obscuring façade and gospel-hiding basket minimize our public displays of Christian identity, so we can avoid being foolish disciples and walk on Christ’s narrow path.
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Beware! Drag Show for Kids Coming to The Old Steeple

Brothers, as Christians our words are not reserved for other Christians. We have not been called only to speak familiar words to familiar people. We do, of course, do that in accordance with 1 Thessalonians 5:11, encouraging one another in the truth. However, our calling in Christ is to be the light of the world, letting our light (God’s Word) shine before others to give glory to God (Matt. 5:13-16).
This week’s sign is in keeping with our Christian calling as we aim to be of service to our neighbors. In our confused and corrupted world, our service includes warning the community around us of the temptations to sin. God has called us to proclaim His Word to those in and around Ferndale. This is our Nineveh. Like Jonah, at times, we may wish to run from our calling, but when faced with that temptation we repent and learn from the prophet’s error. We will speak the truth out of love for our Ninevite neighbors. May Ferndale follow suit and repent of her sins.
As I was prayerfully considering the wording of this week’s sign I recalled the riot in Ephesus (Acts 19:21-41). Paul’s Christian evangelism dealt a death blow to the demonic worship of Artemis in Ephesus. Residents of the city were losing money because the economy was built on idolatry. This prompted the silversmiths to riot. Certainly, St. Paul did not wish to be the impetus of a riot. He was a preacher of truth and as he told the Roman Christians to do, he aimed to live peaceably with all as much as it depended on him (Rom. 12:18). As life teaches us all, we can’t control the actions of others. Fear of backlash cannot determine our words of love and truth. We must warn our neighbors of the dangers of evil. And, without doubt, we are to do it publicly.
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house,” (Matt. 5:14-15).
Before Paul preached the truth in Ephesus Apollos powerfully refuted the unbelievers, and in keeping with our Christian calling, he did it in public (Acts 18:28).
As we learn from Sunday’s Epistle, in Christ we are “a light for the nations, to open the eyes that are blind to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. I am the Lord; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to carved idols.” (Isaiah 42:6-8.)
May this week’s sign serve our neighbors. May the light of God’s Word dispel the darkness in their lives so that they would not be led into sin, especially the children, who are the most vulnerable.
Associating with Pagans | Cross Defense
The truth of Scripture frees us to be bold like St. Matthew who had the audacity to include the magi in his gospel account. I counsel a Christian brother about using the words and actions of unbelievers as Gospel handles to bring honor to God. Can the worldly be taken captive by God in the confession of the faith?
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The 12th Day of Christmas and The Epiphany of Our Lord
January 5
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me twelve drummers drumming…

January 6
A new season on the Church calendar begins. Epiphany. The wise men worship Jesus. Matthew 2:1-12.

The TWELVE Days of Christmas: Day 11
January 4
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me eleven pipers piping…

The TWELVE Days of Christmas: Day 10
January 3
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me ten lords a-leaping…
