Annually, when October 31 rolls around, Lutherans who are mindful of their religious heritage give thought to the reformation movement which took place in Germany during the 1500’s. Their remembrance of this significant event is that of a thankful appreciation for the Lord causing the glorious light of the gospel message to once again shine… LESSONS FROM PAST REFORMATIONS Read More

Having seen His star in the East, certain Magi came to pay special homage to an infant King in the little town of Bethlehem. There are important questions concerning this King that need to be properly answered in order for people the world over to be blessed by His reign: what kind of a king… A Universal King Of Lasting Peace Read More

“Our Savior Jesus Christ . . . has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel” (2 Tim. 1:10). “Forever with the Lord!” Amen! so let it be. Life from the dead is in that word, ‘Tis immortality. (TLH 616:1) The glorious fate of Christian immortality, that is, the eternal life… THE BLESSED HOPE OF BLISSFUL IMMORTALITY Read More

The first weekend in July this year marks the national observance of Independence Day. On a special occasion such as this a predominant theme that is oftentimes in the national consciousness and exclaimed from podiums across this land is patriotism. The dictionary defines patriotism in the following way: “devoted love, support, and defense of one’s… SCRIPTURAL PATRIOTISM Read More

What comes to mind when we assess our personal involvement in Christian mission work? Perhaps we think of our participation in the Mission Festival each year–when guest preachers speak to us on the topic of missions, we join in a congregational prayer for missions, and we contribute an extra measure of money for mission work.… Personal Mission Work Read More

“With the many dollars that are spent these days for presents, decorations, etc., would the modern-day family feel like it was celebrating Christmas if it had only the meager earthly supplies of the old-fashioned Christmas? . . . ” Who among us has not enjoyed sitting down and listening to our parents, grandparents, or even… AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS Read More

“Bless the LORD, O my soul . . . Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases.” — Psalm 103:1, 3 In the pioneer days of our country when peddlers traveled from town to town with their wares, some sold a cure-all elixir. This was a tonic which, it was claimed, cured whatever… Medicine For The Soul Read More

Heritage, inheritance, and legacy are all terms that speak of one generation of people handing down to the next generation something very special that is worth preserving. What that special something is depends on a person’s value sytem. To some, a heritage worth passing on to each succeeding generation may be a family name, an… Our Great Heritage Read More

Martin Luther is a church father who is highly regarded by Lutheran Christians as well as by individuals in other Christian denominations. He has received such a special standing in our eyes because of the Lord’s blessed use of Luther in bringing important truths of God’s Word to the light of day. For example, there… Martin Luther And Church Fathers Read More

“Teacher, we want to see a sign from You” (Mt. 12:38). With this, Jesus’ enemies demanded a miraculous sign from Him that would prove He was the promised Lord and Christ who was to come and redeem Israel. In response Jesus characterized these sign-seekers as being a part of “an evil and adulterous generation,” saying… A SIGN OF GOD’S REDEEMING LOVE Read More

At national observances like Memorial Day or Independence Day a predominant theme is patriotism. Patriotism has been defined as devoted love, support, and defense of the fatherland, that is, the land of one’s ancestors or one’s native country. In the carrying out of the theme for these special days, we may hear references made to… Patriotism And God Read More

During the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., there have been numerous questions asked about this great tragedy. Of all the many questions posed, perhaps the most significant one is: Why would God permit such an evil, horrendous… A Call To National Repentance Read More

Ever since the great tragedy on September 11th, the single most talked about topic in the news has been the subject of terror or terrorism. On a daily basis without fail the media has been bringing reports to us relating to terrorism. With a banner entitled “War on Terror” posted at the top on the… The LORD brings an end to the ultimate TERRORISM Read More

With the passing of each year we observe changes in our lives and in the world about us. While some of the changes are good and beneficial, others are not. Were it not for the assurance of the abiding presence of our unchangeable Lord, our spirits would be greatly distressed and our hearts would melt out… Our Unchangeable God in an Ever-changing World Read More

Whether it be in the festival or non-festival season of the church year, we enjoy the high honor and great privilege of hearing truly glorious events that took place in the life of Christ. Please do not pass over quickly or regard too lightly this “high honor and great privilege,” because we are living in… High Honor and Great Privilege Read More

What is fatherhood? What does it mean to be a father? Those interested in learning the meaning of this important role in life would be well advised not to study the current examples of the unbelieving world. By observing the practice of a growing number of men, we might be led to think that fatherhood involves no… God-Pleasing Fatherhood Read More

NOTE: A meditation presented to the West Central District Delegate Conference Grace Lutheran Church, CLC, Valentine, Nebraska (May 24, 2011) “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers… So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they… A Conference Opening Devotion Read More

Meditations On Jesus’s Sermon On The Mount Matthew chapters Five through Seven “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means… Jesus, the Great Fulfiller Read More

A meditation presented by Chaplain Pastor Mark Gullerud to the West Central District Delegate Conference of the CLC, Grace Lutheran Church, Valentine, Nebraska (May 24, 2011) “So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same… A Christian Support System Read More

The many teachings of God from Genesis to Revelation are precious to believing Christians because they form an unshakeable foundation upon which to firmly establish redeemed lives with God and to possess the certain hope of eternal life in heaven. Since God’s teachings are interconnected, we do not want to give up any of them… Christ’s Bodily Resurrection – A Foundational Christian Truth Read More