Lutheran Spokesman

Some twists and turns in His Story Exodus chapters 1 & 2 The inspired book of Exodus brings us to a turning point in history—not just in the history of ancient Mediterranean cultures but in the history of humanity, global. Chapter One (please read it now) starts out with the standard recital of a tribe’s lineage, […] Read More

It seems that people of most every culture enjoy a good contest and/or an award. Every year in our country we have Miss America and Mrs. America contests. There is the ‘Man of the Year,’ ‘Woman of the Year,’ and Person of the Decade. Various voters choose the Best Picture and Most Valuable Player. Surely […] Read More

Dear Friends in Christ, Chapter 20 of the history of the CLC is entitled “The Changing Times.” Everyone will have to admit that there have been many changes in the world and in the church world since our church body was organized in 1960. But have there been changes in the Church of the Lutheran […] Read More

“…Submitting to one another in the fear of God”  Ephesians 5:21 Most of you have probably heard the stunning statistic that 50% of all marriages in America end in divorce. When we look at different statistical websites, the breakdown is even more alarming: 40% to 50% of all first marriages end in divorce, around 65% […] Read More

Many CLC congregations have members who live a great distance from their home congregation or other sister CLC congregations. As the Lord gives the opportunity, preaching stations have been established. Pastors from several congregations serve these small groups with the Word and Sacrament on a regular basis. Some of these groups meet in homes, others […] Read More

14 Mark 4:26-29 -THL 438 God gives growth and provides the harvest. 15 Matthew 13:24-30 -THL 610 Angels have superior skill/perceptivity. 16 Mark 9:38-41 -THL 489 We neither join nor hinder sectarian preachers. 17 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 – THL 462 Seek to reflect your unity with Jesus! 18 Ephesians 4:11-16 -THL 470 We need all […] Read More

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21 Mark 13:32-37 – THL 616 Gone in a flash! Taken home! Reunion! 22 Matthew 25:1-13 -THL 609 It will get too late to start shopping. 23 Psalm104:24-35 -THL 17 Our Creator supports His/our universe. 24 Genesis 21:22-34 -THL 453 The child of God settles disputes. 25 Genesis 22:1-14 -THL 409 In some ways Isaac […] Read More

28 Ephesians 5:22-33 -THL 351 Love has always been the cure-all. 1 Genesis 22:15-24 -THL 428 God worked it all out, didn’t He? 2 Genesis 23:1-20 -THL 601 No haggling over a cemetery plot. 3 Daniel 6:10-23 -THL 427 Resist the Devil, the real danger! 4 Luke 4:38-44 -THL 482 Unbelievers are not God’s witnesses. […] Read More

7 Matthew 8:23-27 -THL 649 God controls gravity, wind, and waves. 8 Matthew 14:22-33 -THL 297 Jesus reached out to rescue a sinker. 9 John 6:63-69 -THL 297 Jesus is still with us in His words of life. 10 Romans 13:8-10 -THL 389 We bank on Jesus to carry our debt for us. 11 2 […] Read More