Matthew James Gurath was born on June 19, 1975 in Fond du Lac, Wis. to David and Carol Gurath. Throughout all the years of grade school, he was blessed with a Christian education at Luther… Meet Pastor Matthew Gurath

In an age before the camera hung from many a neck, the portrait painter and sculptor were the means by which a person’s image was preserved. Such artists sought to capture the essential element or… The Reformation: To Be Continued

The Courage of Christian Conviction One of the most cherished pictures of the Reformation is that of Luther at the Diet of Worms. Boldly Luther stood before king, princes, nobles, and papal emissaries and refused… Luther’s Stand for the Truth —

Gospel Preaching–Our Reformation Heritage Jesus instructed His disciples; “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mk. 16:15). He also declared the blessing of the Gospel, saying: “He who believes and… A Reformation Message from our CLC President–

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… Martin Luther And Church Fathers

Flung to the Heedless Winds A Reformation Hymn #259 in The Lutheran Hymnal In the early days of the New Testament church Stephen was put to death, being falsely accused of blasphemy by a group… Appreciating Our Lutheran Hymns

The “Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification” fails to resolve issues between Roman Catholics and Lutherans in a clear and scriptural manner. On October 31, 1999 representatives of the Roman Catholic Church and the… ARE WE UNITED??

Dressing The Part On his way to the rural Christian Day School, the eight-year-old lad was dragging his feet in reluctance, blushing with shame. His mother had insisted that he wear some dressy “knickers.” Dressing… Studies in Ephesians — Chapter 4:17-32

* A REUNION–AND MEMORIES June 23-25, 2000 a reunion was held in Mankato, Minnesota for those who had experienced “The Early Years of ILC-Mankato (1959-1963).” As one of those who attended the reunion, teacher Marion… SMORGASBORD