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Jesus opens the seventh seal. The first four angels blow their trumpets. Terrible plagues follow each trumpet blast.

BibleGateway: Revelation 8 ESV Text: Revelation 8 Revelation 8 (Listen) The Seventh Seal and the Golden Censer 8:1 When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. 2 Then I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them. 3 And another angel came… Read More »Jesus opens the seventh seal. The first four angels blow their trumpets. Terrible plagues follow each trumpet blast. The post Jesus opens the seventh seal. The first four angels blow their trumpets. Terrible plagues follow each trumpet blast. first appeared on Bread Of Life. [...]

The Lord reviles the folly of idol worship. Idols are lifeless and impotent, but the Lord is the only true and living God, the Maker of heaven and earth.

BibleGateway: Jeremiah 10 ESV Text: Jeremiah 10 Jeremiah 10 (Listen) Idols and the Living God 10:1 Hear the word that the LORD speaks to you, O house of Israel. 2 Thus says the LORD: “Learn not the way of the nations, nor be dismayed at the signs of the heavens because the nations are dismayed at them,3 for the customs… Read More »The Lord reviles the folly of idol worship. Idols are lifeless and impotent, but the Lord is the only true and living God, the Maker of heaven and earth. The post The Lord reviles the folly of idol worship. Idols are lifeless and impotent, [...]

Jeremiah continues to lament the ruin of Judah. We join Jeremiah in weeping over our own sins and their sad results. The steadfast love of the Lord, demonstrated chiefly in the cross of Christ, is the solution to all sin.

BibleGateway: Jeremiah 9 ESV Text: Jeremiah 9 Jeremiah 9 (Listen) 9:1 1 Oh that my head were waters, and my eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!2 2 Oh that I had in the desert a travelers’ lodging place, that I might leave my people and go away from… Read More »Jeremiah continues to lament the ruin of Judah. We join Jeremiah in weeping over our own sins and their sad results. The steadfast love of the Lord, demonstrated chiefly in the cross of Christ, is the solution to all sin. The post Jeremiah continues [...]

Jesus enters Jerusalem in triumph on Palm Sunday. Jesus curses an unfruitful fig tree. Jesus drives the buyers, sellers, and money-changers out of the temple. The priests and elders demand to know by what authority Jesus is teaching and performing miracles. Since they cannot answer whether the baptism of John was from heaven or from man, Jesus declines to answer their question.

BibleGateway: Mark 11 ESV Text: Mark 11 Mark 11 (Listen) The Triumphal Entry 11:1 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus1 sent two of his disciples 2 and said to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately as you enter it you will… Read More »Jesus enters Jerusalem in triumph on Palm Sunday. Jesus curses an unfruitful fig tree. Jesus drives the buyers, sellers, and money-changers out of the temple. The priests and elders demand to know by what authority Jesus is teaching and performing miracles. Since they cannot [...]

Paul and Sosthenes greet the believers in Corinth. After expressing his thankfulness to God for the faith of the Corinthians, Paul urges them not to be divided, but to be united by their common faith in Jesus Christ. God has revealed His wisdom and power in the “folly” of the cross.

BibleGateway: 1 Corinthians 1 ESV Text: 1 Corinthians 1 1 Corinthians 1 (Listen) Greeting 1:1 Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those… Read More »Paul and Sosthenes greet the believers in Corinth. After expressing his thankfulness to God for the faith of the Corinthians, Paul urges them not to be divided, but to be united by their common faith in Jesus Christ. God has revealed His wisdom and [...]

CPR: Are we sinning when we do not glorify God?

Isn’t it impossible to always glorify God? If it can’t be done, what’s the point? How can we navigate these difficult questions as a Christian? Considering questions like these in a broad and narrow way while defining terms help us relate back to the wisdom of God’s Word and Christ our Savior. Join Pastors Mark Tiefel and Neal Radichel for this discussion on what it means to glorify God when it comes to our daily sin and sanctification. source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/cpr-are-we-sinning-when-we-do-not-glorify-god/ [...]

Apostles Series | Judas Iscariot

Despite being the one who betrayed Jesus, Judas Iscariot is probably one of the most well known of the apostles. Pastors Nathanael and Mark dig into what the Bible tells us about Judas and explore questions surrounding why he would betray Jesus and what might have been going on in Judas’ head as these events unfolded. Even though Judas is seen as an enemy of Christ, it is important that we humbly account for the ways in which we might... Read More Read More [...]

Skeptics Series | The Disciples Stole Jesus’ Body

One of the most popular arguments against the resurrection of Jesus is that the disciples stole Christ’s body out of the tomb. This response to the resurrection was first formulated by the Jewish leaders who executed Jesus. Pastors Neal and Mark take a look at this argument and explain how the Bible thoroughly debunks it in several different areas. In fact, this lie first given by the Jewish leaders actually further substantiates the miracle of the resurrection today. source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/skeptics-series-the-disciples-stole-jesus-body/ [...]

Apostles Series | Paul

Paul was one of the most influential apostles yet perhaps the most unlikely as well. Formerly known as Saul, and a great persecutor of the Church, Paul’s story reminds us that the grace of Christ can reach anyone. No sin is too great to be forgiven and no individual too lost to be used in the service of God’s kingdom. source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/apostles-series-paul-1651676323/ [...]

Skeptics Series | Jesus Didn’t Really Die on the Cross (The Swoon Theory)

Our next installment of the Skeptics Series looks directly at the death and resurrection of Jesus. One of the most popular skeptical arguments about Jesus’ resurrection is that He never died to begin with, at least not on the cross on Good Friday. Often referred to as the Swoon Theory, this idea proposes that Jesus merely fainted on the cross and revived Himself in the tomb. Pastors Mark and Neal dig into this theory to show how God thoroughly addresses... Read More Read More [...]

2023-12-05 ILC Chapel — Asleep At the Wheel?

Asleep At the Wheel? Date : 2023-12-05 Speaker : Paul Agenten Romans 13:11-14 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let usRead More [...]

2023-12-04 ILC Chapel — You are the Light of the World

You are the Light of the World Date : 2023-12-04 Speaker : Mark Kranz Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives lightRead More [...]

2023-12-01 ILC Chapel — Jesus Wants His Talents Back With Interest

Jesus Wants His Talents Back With Interest Date : 2023-12-01 Speaker : Paul Naumann Matthew 25:13-18 “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming. “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servantsRead More [...]

2023-11-30 ILC Chapel — When Feeling Down

When Feeling Down Date : 2023-11-30 Speaker : Mark Weis Psalm 42:11 (NIV 84) Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Hymn: TLH 370, st. 1-2 : My Hope Is Built onRead More [...]

2023-11-29 ILC Chapel — Don’t Give Up, Give Christ

Don’t Give Up, Give Christ Date : 2023-11-29 Speaker : John Ude Hosea 11:1 When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. Hymn: TLH 73, st. 4-5 : Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates Hymnary.org Organ Audio 4. Fling wide the portals of yourRead More [...]

Sent to the Nepal Earthquake Zone - November 2023

I spent my first four days in Nepal on a path that you only find once you take a turn off the path that is already referred to as "off the beaten path". I don't know what it's called, but I was on it. I was on a regional airline, Tuk-tuks, buses, scooters, and a rented off-road vehicle for roughly 35 hours in my first four days in country. On November 3rd, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Jarjarkot district of Nepal, affecting over 150,000 people. Three days later, the same region experienced a 5.6 magnitude aftershock. What I witnessed during [...]

Bangladesh - November 2023

I always ask the Lord and request prayers for safe and "uneventful" travels. You see, I've had my fair share of "eventful" journeys that have caused some disruption and frustration over the years. Imagine a bus breaking down on the side of the road for several hours, resulting in a late arrival, throwing off the whole schedule, and not having the time to teach all the lessons I had prepared! It's kind of a domino effect of disruptions that can drive a guy crazy. I consider myself to be someone who usually takes things in stride, but I prefer to [...]

November 2023 - CLC Missions Prayer List

…pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified... 2 Thessalonians 3:1India (Southeast Asia) – Pastor Prem Kumar, a long-time pastor and leader of the CLC-India, lost his battle with kidney disease and was taken to be the Lord. He leaves behind a wife, two young children, and a large congregation of believers he has faithfully served for many years. Thank the Lord for providing this faithful servant for the work of His Kingdom and the harvest of souls in India. Pray for the Lord's comfort and assurance for his wife, children, family, congregation, and [...]

California, Wisconsin, South Carolina, Nebraska, Arizona, Mexico, Japan, Bangladesh, & Nepal...Aug-Dec - 2023

Since returning from the Mission Helper Trip to Nepal, it seems like I have been all over the US. It's been a wild couple of months...as I have guest-preached and given mission presentations in seven different places, from California to Wisconsin to South Carolina to Nebraska to Arizona to Missouri to Mexico. Next stop, Tokyo...then on to Bangladesh, followed by Nepal, and then home to celebrate our Savior's birth with my family!I fly out this Thursday and will spend next weekend (Nov. 3-6) visiting a congregation once in fellowship with the CLC. This congregation was started in the 1950s and was [...]

October 2023 CLC Missions Prayer List...

Myanmar (Southeast Asia) – A recent email was received from Pastor Thang letting us know that Pastor Kham was injured by bomb shrapnel from an early morning attack near the CLC-Myanmar headquarters and orphanage. He was treated for head and shoulder injuries and is expected to be released soon. There was also an incident with Pastor Kham's wife, Huai. As military forces stopped and interrogated her as she returned from the market, they searched her phone. They found chats and memes critical of the Junta. She was arrested and spent a few days in jail while Pastors Thang and Kham [...]

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