DON’T MISS IT
“Daddy, watch me!” cried the little girl from the backyard. Dad was busy with a project, but he smiled and cast a sideways glance toward… Read More »DON’T MISS IT
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WHY DID JESUS COME AT CHRISTMAS?
Parents may answer this question for their children while setting up their nativity scene. It’s also the primary purpose of our Christmas Eve programs. A… Read More »WHY DID JESUS COME AT CHRISTMAS?
DECEMBER: (ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS)
The Lutheran church enjoys a long tradition of identifying one “Hymn of the Week” for every Sunday of the church year. Such a hymn should… Read More »DECEMBER: (ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS)
“PRECIOUS”
“Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God… Read More »“PRECIOUS”
SWORDS AND SPEARS, PLOWSHARES AND PRUNING HOOKS
Do you ever say things which—without consideration of the times and circumstances—would seem to be contradictory? So does the Bible. Consider the following Old Testament… Read More »SWORDS AND SPEARS, PLOWSHARES AND PRUNING HOOKS
THE LETTERS OF SAINT PAUL: ROMANS: THE IMPORTANCE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
In this new series we offer brief introductions to the books of the Bible, including background, authorship, content, and application to the lives of today’s… Read More »THE LETTERS OF SAINT PAUL: ROMANS: THE IMPORTANCE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS IN THE WORDS OF TLH HYMN 77
All my heart this night rejoices As I hear Far and near Sweetest angel voices. “Christ is born,” their choirs are singing Till the air… Read More »THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS IN THE WORDS OF TLH HYMN 77
NEWS FROM THE CLCI MISSION FIELD
In this series, those involved with CLC foreign missions profile one aspect of our overseas endeavors. [Editor: The following is a report from Pastor Jyothi… Read More »NEWS FROM THE CLCI MISSION FIELD
GIFT OF GOD LUTHERAN CHURCH–FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA 12
What’s New With YOU? Updates from congregations around the Church of the Lutheran Confession Located just outside the bustling beltline of our nation’s capital, our… Read More »GIFT OF GOD LUTHERAN CHURCH–FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA 12
“BREAD OF LIFE” READINGS DECEMBER 2024
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments December 2 TLH 611… Read More »“BREAD OF LIFE” READINGS DECEMBER 2024