Posts and broadcasts by Rev. Arthur L Porter, Pastor Emeritus (LCMS).
Do you ordinarily finish what you start? Have you kept the promises you made as a Christian?
Do you know the way to heaven? How do you find the way? Who has the key?
We live our lives by standards and values we chose for ourselves. What values do you live by?
If there is a need to speak in defense of the word of God, are you willing to do so in all circumstances?
Is salvation available to everyone? What is the path to salvation?
From where do you get the power to carry out God's command? Do you use your own strength? What do you do?
By what standard do you live your life on earth? Do you follow your friends, the culture, the teachings of the Bible? Whose favor or approval do you seek?
What do you have planned for your life? Who determines how you live your life?
What rules do you live by in planning for life eternal? What governs your pattern of giving to others?
How well do you know God? Do you understand how He operates? Do you ever wonder where God is?
How are you preparing for the Lord's Second Coming? Are you waiting for something to happen to get you ready?
When the word of God is challenged, how do you respond? Do you speak up and defend the word? Silent? Do you deny the word?
Who directs your life? Yourself? The Culture? God?
Do you have good relations with your neighbors? Do you treat all your neighbors the same?
Who do you take life instructions from? Have you talked to God about it?
What do you spend your time doing? What purpose in life are you called to serve?
Christians are called upon to be good citizens and obey the government. Do you obey all laws? How do you decide which laws to obey?
What is your point of reference in making decisions in life? Do you follow God or the world?
What is your goal in this life? How do you measure greatness? What did Jesus say about being great?
As a Christian, how do you interact with the culture? How will you work to save the secular culture?
What are you hoping for in life? Who do you have hope in?
In some ways disciples of Jesus are like Him. We do some of the things He did. Do you think like He thinks?
Most people speak out about things they care about. Do you speak out about your Christian faith?
Which God do you have faith in? Are you sure you trust the right God?
Are you proud and delighted to be a Christian? Do you readily tell others about your love for and relationship with Jesus?
Sometimes what people say doesn't match what they do. Do you have a lifestyle that reflects what you say you believe?
How important is going to church to you? Does it spill over to your daily living?
Adults can live any manner of life they choose. Who do you pattern your life after?
Do you ever get distracted from your present goal? Do you ever forget your mission in life?
How do you go about deciding which Christian church to join? Is it location, programs, some of the people at the church?
Everyone listens to someone. What books do you read? Who is the major influence in your life?
Do all things matter the same to you? Do all lives matter the same to you?
There are several kinds of love; but, what is the greatest love?
Is Jesus in your life? Have you committed your life to Jesus? Are you in constant contact with Him and are you useful to Him?
We use the word love a lot in our daily conversations. Does it have the same meaning as Christian love?
All of us are children of creation. But, are we children of God?
As disciples of Jesus, what are we to do? What is our mission in this life?
The scripture says Christ is risen, that He is alive. How do you know this is true?
We all can speak but it is wise to know when to speak and when to remain silent.
How would you describe the way you live your life? Is it a life of leisure, pleasure and self enjoyment? Or, is it a life of serving others.
Each life has a purpose. What is your purpose? Are you living the purpose God wants you to live?
Are you ever angry? What makes you angry? As Christians, how should we handle anger.
Most people are known only by reputation. How well do you know Jesus? Who do you say He is?
In life we are often challenged and tested to do evil and immoral things. How do you respond to these temptations?
From time to time we need to take a break from our work for renewal. How do you refresh yourself?
Among men we all have our likes and dislikes. But, does God have favorites?
Teaching is a most important profession. Teachers impact more people than other professions. How did you choose your teachers?
We get good news all the time. News of a healthy newborn is good news. But, what is the greatest news for you?
Christians are called to be witnesses to the life and works of Christ. How would you rate your witness?
Have you been baptized? How are you living your life?