Higher Things announces the next set of Reflections, for the time of Trinity 11 to Trinity 16, August 19 through September 29, 2012. Each Reflection daily points us to Christ and His Word and gifts. Reflections may be downloaded in a variety of formats by using the links below. As always, thank you for your support of Higher Things!
For a Printable Booklet PDF, click here.
For a PDF of the Reflections in order, click here.
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In Christ,
Rev. Mark Buetow
reflections@higherthings.org
Media Executive, Higher Things
As Christians, we learn that our only real enemies are sin, death, and the Devil. But do those things have any teeth these days? What is sin? Is it just a word used to browbeat the fun out of everything, or can there be some real ramifications in your life if you engage in sinful behavior? And death—sure, we all die, but what happens when we die? What are the consequences of “assuming room temperature”? Then there’s the Devil—that quaint, outmoded idea of the Boogeyman used to frighten countless classes of Sunday School children. Or is there really something to this “devil” that we should be careful about? Learn how this “evil trinity” really does affect your everyday life and how, as a baptized child of God, you can rejoice in their defeat—in Christ.
Contrary to popular belief, confirmation is not your graduation from church. Way back when you were baptized, you were baptized into the faith of the Christian church. Over the years, and especially in confirmation class, you learn just what that faith consists of – in great detail! Confirmation teaches you who you are in Christ and how to confess your baptismal identity. Come and learn what a great blessing this tradition of our church is for you in Christ.
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The Higher Things Twelve Conference, Maryville, Missouri – Higher Things is happy to report that the Rev. Jonathan Fisk, Higher Things Board Member and Worldview Everlasting host is alive and well after a freak accident involving an inflatable laser-tag arena and his face. Shortly before the Thursday Evening Prayer service, staff phones around the campus lit up with the alert from our Higher Things Conference Entertainment Coordinator, Mrs. Tracey Dann, that blood was streaming from Pastor Fisk’s nose and could he be taken to the Emergency Room. Shortly thereafter, during the Litany of Evening Prayer, Pastor Borghardt informed the congregation of conference attendees by way of a litany petition, that Pastor Fisk had been injured and was on the way to the hospital. The congregation dutifully responded, “Lord, have mercy!” Meanwhile, Patrick Sturdivant, Assistant Registrar was able to transport Pastor Fisk to a nearby hospital quickly and safely in the Conference Staff’s souped-up Dodge Charger.
We’d like to have as many people attend our conferences each summer, even if it’s just for a little while! Come and learn what Higher Things is all about, and join us for a day!
For the past twelve years, Higher Things has been holding summer conferences for Lutheran youth. This year, with the theme of “Twelve,” attendees will learn about the Church and the End Times. We invite you to worship and learn with us! Once again, we are offering “Higher Things for a Day” registrations that provide an opportunity to attend one of our conferences for one day a time! This one-day registration is perfect for those who as of yet don’t know much about Higher Things to come and check things out for themselves, experiencing a day in the life of a conference attendee. It’s also a great chance for those who can’t get away for the entire 4-day conference to come for a part of it.
