In reply to Mark Tiefel.

Hi Mark: I am not sure if you are related to our pastor Pastor Paul of Messiah, but it was actually an article from Messiah's co-pastor, Bruce Naumann which helped to change our hearts regarding Thrivent years ago.

http://clclutheran.org/shared/thoughtdocs/WELS-CLC,%20How%20Do%20They%20Differ,%20Oct.%2003%20revision.pdf

The topic is covered from a critically biblical, almost Apologetic, standpoint.