THE HIDDEN TREASURE
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” (Matthew… THE HIDDEN TREASURE
GOD’S CONSUMING FIRE IN CHRIST
In a modern society like ours, the use of fire is not what it used to be. In fact, there’s more of a tendency to protect ourselves from its harmful effects with smoke alarms, fire… GOD’S CONSUMING FIRE IN CHRIST
THE CHRISTIAN’S CALL TO ARMS
“Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, that he no longer should live the… THE CHRISTIAN’S CALL TO ARMS
SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: PAX DOMINI
Ever wonder why we Lutherans use the form of worship we do? In this series we examine the depth and meaning of the various elements of our Lutheran worship service. “Where two or three are… SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: PAX DOMINI
LAID TO REST
“For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third… LAID TO REST
THE TREES THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
Trees are very important in our lives. They are lovely to look at when they begin to leaf out in the spring, when they cover the hills in the summer, and when they display their… THE TREES THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
SEEN IN PASSING
Items of interest from various sources of religious news and opinion, in print and on the web. Research Supports “The Success Sequence” For Young People. In a column for The Deseret News, University of Virginia… SEEN IN PASSING
EDUK8–A WORTHWHILE INVESTMENT
Today’s tough economy prompts the question; “What is a worthwhile investment?” Here’s a simple answer to that question: children. From the beginnings of the CLC, Christian education has always been a priority investment. God’s grace… EDUK8–A WORTHWHILE INVESTMENT
“BREAD OF LIFE” READINGS FEBRUARY 2024
“BREAD OF LIFE” READINGS February 2024 TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments February 1 TLH 390/LSB 560 1 Corinthians 2… “BREAD OF LIFE” READINGS FEBRUARY 2024
ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH – TACOMA, WASHINGTON
Updates from congregations around the Church of the Lutheran Confession If you were to use two words to describe Ascension Lutheran Church since its last update, they would be “resilient” and “blessed.” The people of… ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH – TACOMA, WASHINGTON