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Blessed the Holy Trinity and the Undivided Unity: Let us give glory to Him For He has shown mercy unto us. (Introit for Holy Trinity)  [ read more ]

In Episode 235 of HTR, Rev. Mark Buetow talks about the 8th Commandment. It is one of the commandments that we like to point out the most and social media has made it even harder to keep. Listen in to hear Pr. Buetow unpack it. Then during Free Time Pr. Borghardt and Jon are joined by Sandra Ostapowich to hear conference news and talk about the popes recent remarks about atheists doing good.
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Rev. George Borghardt's term as President of Higher Things began on May 1st. In this letter he introduces himself and looks forward to the next year of daring to be Lutheran.  [ read more ]

There's something about the supernatural that seems so magnetically intriguing. Hollywood is clearly enamored with the subject. There are a host of TV series that supposedly profile people's encounters with ghosts, demons, or other supernatural beings and plenty of movies that glorify these things in some way. Rev. Tiews shines the light of the Scriptures on this often distorted reality. by Rev. Christian Tiews.  [ read more ]

This week on HTR, Pr. Buetow goes through the 7th Commandment, "You shall not steal." This commandment isn't just taking something from your neighbor without their permission but not helping them protect and keep it too! During free time, Pr. Borghardt and Jon talk about the Spirit and answer questions from listeners about baptism.
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In episode 45 of Bible 101, Pr. Mark Buetow talks about the temptation of Jesus. He talks about Jesus in the wilderness being tempted by Satan and not falling into temptation. He talks about the temptation of Jesus in the garden and on the cross.  [ read more ]

In this week's video, Pr. Borghardt about not letting all the activities and boards and programs at church get in the way of receiving the Gospel in Divine Service.  [ read more ]

In the 233rd episode of HT-Radio, Rev. Mark Buetow talks about the 6th commandment. How is the 6th commandment broken and how is it kept? Then during Free Time we continue the discussion on the 6th commandment with Sandra Ostapowich who gives us an answer for the question "How far is too far in a relationship?" Then during the last segment of the Episode Pr. Borghardt and Jon talk about the Ascension of our Lord.
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In this episode of Bible 101, Pr. Buetow talks about the Baptism of Our Lord. Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan River to take up our sins.  [ read more ]