BE OF GOOD CHEER!
The experience of the disciples on the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 8:23-27) frequently repeats itself in the lives of the followers of the Savior to this day. We, who trust in Jesus as our Savior… BE OF GOOD CHEER!
THE MARRIAGE OF THE KING’S SON
(Don’t miss the shocking conclusion!) Online media providers know exactly what to promise the public to draw them in. “Don’t miss the shocking conclusion” is especially effective bait in that it not only compels the… THE MARRIAGE OF THE KING’S SON
WE NEED GOD TO RESCUE US FROM US
(Please read Ezekiel 36:22-28) Those who follow Jesus will have enemies. First, there’s the devil. He’s determined to do you everlasting harm. He “walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” (1… WE NEED GOD TO RESCUE US FROM US
THE VIRTUES OF HUMILITY AND TRUST
“Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for ‘God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.’ Therefore… THE VIRTUES OF HUMILITY AND TRUST
THE CLOSING HYMN
Ever wonder why we Lutherans use the form of worship we do? In this series we have examined the depth and meaning of the various elements of our Lutheran worship service. This is the final… THE CLOSING HYMN
THE LUTHERAN–CHRISTIAN!–CONFESSIONS
“I ask that my name be left silent and people not call themselves Lutheran, but rather Christians. Who is Luther? The doctrine is not mine. I have been crucified for no one.” —Martin Luther, “Admonition… THE LUTHERAN–CHRISTIAN!–CONFESSIONS
MARTIN LUTHER TOPICS FROM THE PIER
A stranger approached me on a Florida pier. He was out witnessing. After several exploratory questions, he knew my church affiliation: Church of the Lutheran Confession. “Martin Luther was evil,” he said, totally dismissing Luther.… MARTIN LUTHER TOPICS FROM THE PIER
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Installation. In accord with our usage and order, Rick Mariner, who was called by Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mankato, Minnesota, to be a high school teacher, was installed on August 18, 2024. —Pastor Joseph… ANNOUNCEMENTS
GUIDING LIGHTS: MEET THE FRESH FACES IN OUR DORMS
Every other month we get an update on what’s been happening recently at our Immanuel Lutheran High School, College and Seminary in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The start of school at Immanuel every fall is exciting,… GUIDING LIGHTS: MEET THE FRESH FACES IN OUR DORMS
“BREAD OF LIFE” READINGS SEPTEMBER 2024
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments 09/02/24 TLH 26/LSB 797 Isaiah 30 The Lord judges His people for their reliance… “BREAD OF LIFE” READINGS SEPTEMBER 2024