Monthly Archives: February 2008

Does Love Set Boundaries?

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Mark Jarvinen

Based on my experiences of pastoral counseling during my 28 year pastoral career, the most common issue faced by people revolves around giving and receiving forgiveness. But running a close second is confusion over boundaries. According to , co-authors of … Continue reading →

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Crisis In Chad

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Mark Jarvinen

Following is a communique from Matthew Rogness, Executive Director of Lutheran Brethren World Missions, written at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 13th, updating us on the situation in Chad that is directly impacting our missionary efforts in that country. Continue … Continue reading →

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Worship: A Transforming Encounter With God

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Mark Jarvinen

Worship is our top priority as Christians. We were made to worship. I’ve always enjoyed the statement from the Westminster Confession which reads: “Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify God, and fully to enjoy him forever.” Inasmuch as … Continue reading →

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