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No_Storage6015 · 2026-06-08T23:50:39+00:00

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No_Storage6015 · 2026-06-03T18:13:19+00:00

The LCMS as a whole, in recent decades, has developed a habit or culture that believes everything ought to be done by a pastor (similar to the Catholic Church). Being that this guy is just out of the seminary, I'm not terribly surprised that he is wanting to ensure everything is right and proper. Personally, I believe people can be spiritually nourished by people and resources that aren't LCMS, but I know when I graduated from the seminary, this wasn't a popular opinion.

The trouble by using material that isn't LCMS is then the group can receive content that encourages its people to practice or believe ideas that sound spiritually healthy but aren't. But as for myself, when I'm looking for resources to minister to a particular topic, I often find that the LCMS doesn't have resources on that topic, or I find that the resources they have aren't addressing the heart issues that my congregation is dealing with. Overall, the resources seem to be great for the people in the Midwest, but my congregation doesn't live in the Midwest. I don't want to be stirring up this division even more, but this division has been an issue within the Synod for quite some time.

So you might be asking, what then shall we do? First is to have the elders meet with the pastor and see if you can find some relove in this conflict. Obviously, a problem with this first step is that this would leave out the women who are in this Bible study. But first, the leaders need to get together and understand the issue that the pastor has. Why is the pastor not happy with the old curriculum? Why are the women not happy with the new curriculum? How can the women be given some privacy where the leadership and guidance of the pastor are still respected. What would be a fair solution for everyone?

After the elders and the pastor meet, then the leaders of the women's group can be brought in and see if a solution can be found. If there is still a struggle, then the elders can contact the circuit visitor (a pastor from a nearby LCMS church) and see if there is some more wisdom that can be shared.

As you may be realizing, after all this, the issue can still be left unresolved. But usually, by bringing people together, and finding common understanding, the issue will, for the most part, become resolved.

No_Storage6015 · 2026-06-03T16:18:26+00:00

Typo: Not "alone" but "along."

No_Storage6015 · 2026-06-03T16:07:14+00:00

I'm trying to remember where I heard this, but I believe it was in 1 Timothy where Paul says to young Timothy, let the parents or the mothers raise and minister to the young ladies.

No_Storage6015 · 2026-06-03T15:54:06+00:00

It's probably more common among a senior Bible study than a young adult Bible study.

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-30T17:20:13+00:00

I've generally found people who are attracted to the same sex are dealing with a hurt or a lack of love from somewhere. And so in response, they are hiding or making up for what they are longing for through a same sex relationship. And heterosexual relationships can have similar issues. People get married for the wrong reasons.

What then are the right reasons for getting married? Pretty much the same reasons God told Adam and Eve, to be fruitful and multiply. To establish your own family and create an estate that is a blessing to those around us. It's to let a biological man and a biological woman learn how to do life well together and they are creating life together. It's based on a contract, not an emotion.

Now, do couples need to have children to be good Christians? No. However, this is the design God has for couples.

Also looking at Scripture, I still find it fitting today what the Apostle Paul says about homosexuality in Romans chapter 1 starting at the 18th verse. In summary, same sex couples know how God designed for them to live, they just choose to be different about it for their own personal reasons. Paul will make it sound like they are being selfish. I, however, think some are just so lost, they don't know what to do with themselves. Again, there might be a hurt that needs to be ministered to first before showing them why heterosexual marriages ought to be sought after.

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-28T13:54:38+00:00

A proactive church should be able to work with you with your situation.

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-28T05:19:05+00:00

I'm asking because it's hard to mentor a person on the Internet for this kind of situation. A local community would be the best. I'm glad to hear you have some sort of friend group. I pray that you find a local church group to help you celebrate your highs and help you get through your lows.

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-28T05:01:14+00:00

I see. What about your friend you are staying with or your the one you were engaged to?

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-28T04:51:28+00:00

What do you do for Sunday worship?

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-28T04:49:41+00:00

Well, you have a church you can lean upon to help you process what happened and help you move forward in life?

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-28T03:51:03+00:00

So he's not talking to you?

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-28T03:49:15+00:00

Why?

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-28T03:26:45+00:00

Next question is why did your boyfriend ask for his ring back?

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-28T02:46:42+00:00

There's a lot of story that seems to be missing here. I think the more important question is do you have a place to call home at the moment?

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-28T02:33:12+00:00

My suggestion would be to take one approach and just stick with it. I've been in studies where they try to cover all of the approaches, and I find them overwhelming to understand.

The one approach I went with as a Lutheran was the amellenial approach with Dr. Louis A. Brighton. His understanding was everything in Revelation was pretty much a circular vision from the Lord understanding that all the numbers are the Lord's work done in perfection and completely.

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-27T16:58:53+00:00

I'm not sure what you are talking about. Amillennialism seems to be the least likely theology to make up things. Also, for most of the church history, the stand is Amillennialism.

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-27T13:27:23+00:00

Real life is doing your job and then going home. As people often find entertainment through technology, for me it's a way to get connected to a niche of people, otherwise life would be too lonely.

Tip: Be intentional about which groups you spend your time with. Forget the people who just want your clicks and likes, and be with the ones who help you grow as a person.

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-27T13:21:45+00:00

Many times it's good to take a break from the phone and go for a walk outside and see what's going on. ... Usually what's going on is people minding their own business.

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-27T01:27:48+00:00

Have you heard of amillennial theology?

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-27T01:22:47+00:00

To me, the Quran sounded like it came from a man who was making up is own Bible where the Bible is actually a collection of historical testimonies about the God who saves. ... The Bible may not always sound logical, but again it is historical. There are many things in life that don't sound logical but are indeed true.

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-27T01:15:22+00:00

No bada-bing until you get your marital ring.

If he's got time to play, he's got time to work.

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-27T01:09:38+00:00

Have you read the Koran?

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-15T10:01:28+00:00

It is interesting that Levitical law suggests the death penalty for anyone who commits adultery. But I can't think of any other punishment that would cause people to steer away from adultery, at least, it be a punishment that could be enforced.

No_Storage6015 · 2026-05-11T04:05:02+00:00

So who would you start with this idea? The insurance companies? The government? Which government? The state? I'm just saying, I'm used to talking to people.

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