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Pastor Ries (Trail Guide - WA)
- 41, Male
- Tacoma, WA
- United States
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Ask the Pastor
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Puget Sound Lutherans
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The God Whisperers
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Trail Guide Forum
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Nagelisms
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ESV in 90 Days
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"New" Issues Etc Junkies
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Rev. Jeffrey E. Ries
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Pastor Ries (Trail Guide - WA) replied to Thomas M's discussion Lex semper accusat and promises made in the law in the group Ask the Pastor"Answering your questions according to their number:
1) It's not so much that we receive a reward for keeping the law, but that keeping the law is simply what we are supposed to do. The creation (from the see to trees to animals to…"
Pastor Ries (Trail Guide - WA) replied to Joel Garbisch's discussion Funeral Sermons and Services in the group Ask the Pastor"On the flip side, a bad funeral service is one that tries to be a celebration of victory and denies the stark reality that death is bad and the fact that the person had to die is bad. If we ignore or avoid sin and it's consequences, we…"
Pastor Ries (Trail Guide - WA) replied to Joel Garbisch's discussion Funeral Sermons and Services in the group Ask the Pastor"What I have to contribute by way of answer is certainly not exhaustive, so other pastors may have more to contribute.
The goal of the Funeral service is to communicate the Gospel to those gathered to mourn the loss of the deceased. It…"
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- Tell us about yourself ( e.g. hobbies, education, projects you are working on, etc.). What brings you to the Wittenberg Trail?
- I am a Lutheran parish pastor serving in Tacoma, Washington. I enjoy getting to know and benefitting from discussions with other Lutherans who hold the things of the Church in high regard. (And I pray also that I might be of benefit to others).
While I selected "Lutheran Pastor" below, it is also the case that I am an adult convert to the Lutheran faith.
Oh, and if you're wondering about the picture on my page, that is Mt. Hood (east of Portland, OR) and that view was one I enjoyed everyday of my life for over 30 years (though I did not take the picture above). Now I enjoy a view of Commencement Bay and Mt. Rainier from Tacoma, WA.
- I am a...
- Lutheran pastor
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- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- Church Home (or church currently attending) (Name & City & State)
- Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tacoma, WA
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Comment Wall (78 comments)
- At 9:21am on January 21, 2008,
Rev. Jonathan Fisk said… - Welcome aboard, matey!
- At 10:08am on January 21, 2008,
Rev. Jeffrey Pautz said… - Jeff, it was good meeting you last week at the Solemn Vespers last Monday.
- At 6:58am on February 23, 2008,
Frank Gillespie said… - Absolutely Herr Pastor.
- At 10:11pm on March 3, 2008,
Kyle Mietzner said… - married life...... well, its the best thing that Ive ever done. every day is the best day of my life now, and I that is an improvement on my previous status. So yes, married life is treating me quite wonderfully. I love my wife more everyday, and it just makes everything much better. You probably know this too, right?
- At 6:32am on March 18, 2008,
Paul Philp said… - Jeff -
Things in admission are going pretty well. I am in between trips right now so I am actually home for three weeks in a row which is kind of nice. How are things going for you?
Have a Blessed Holy Week.
Paul
- At 8:59am on March 18, 2008, Paul Philp said…
- Imagine that - preaching the Word actually works!!! Thanks be to God!
- At 10:03am on March 24, 2008,
Mrs. Riebau said… - For now kiddies are fine, except for teething :-). And yours? (Of course, hubby has post-easter headache.)
- At 10:22am on March 24, 2008, Pastor Ries (Trail Guide - WA) said…
- Your hubby should stop drinking in the pulpit! :-) Ours are okay, but Spencer is down with some sort of mild bug. Fever and loss of appetite, but no other flu-like symptoms. Hopefully he'll be well enough tomorrow when school starts again.
- At 6:49pm on March 25, 2008,
Laura Koch said… - My husband reminded me you were our couch guest. I am glad it worked out for you! Are you attending this year...it is approaching quickly.
- At 8:00pm on March 25, 2008,
Michael Paul said… - Yes, Jeffrey...I recognized your name and picture in the WT pages as well...but I was trying to remember the context in which we met...was it the Law-Gospel class taught by Prof. Arand? Anyway, thanks for the note...how long have you been serving at Festus? peace in Christ, Mike
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