Your True Voice
Confusion for the consumer is the order of the day when it comes to long distance telephone service. Gone are the days when Ma Bell was the only choice. Now, the competition between carriers has… Your True Voice
KEEP FOCUSED ON THE LIFE TO COME
When a Hollywood actor was asked why he had married and divorced several times, he replied that he could not imagine spending his entire life with only one partner. How could he know that there… KEEP FOCUSED ON THE LIFE TO COME
An Ascension Meditation —
“While He blessed them …. He was parted from them” (Luke 24:51) When the Lord of the Church has called one of His believers home to Himself, and it remains for the faithful to commit… An Ascension Meditation —
“Mother’s Day” Thoughts —
“Do not forsake the law of your mother” Proverbs 6:20 Usually a mother has more influence upon the life of her child than anyone else. That is because it is the mother who is most… “Mother’s Day” Thoughts —
Two Wrongs Did Not A Birthright Make
“That We Might Have Hope” (Rom. 15:4) Genesis Chapter Twenty-four Jacob and Esau In Genesis 24 we are introduced to Isaac’s twin sons, Esau and Jacob. Like Abraham’s wife, Sarah, Isaac’s wife, Rebekah, was barren… Two Wrongs Did Not A Birthright Make
What Is Confirmation?
For those of you who were confirmed in the Lutheran Church when you were children, or even when you were adults, that was one day of your life you will never forget! Beginnings The rite… What Is Confirmation?
Introducing A New Professor
In a special service, held just prior to ILC’s annual Christmas concert on December 16, 1994, the Rev. John K. Pfeiffer was installed as Professor of Theology and Social Studies at Immanuel Lutheran College and… Introducing A New Professor
“…And I Will Give You Rest”
The perfect and eternal rest the Savior promises to all His believers (see Matt. 11:28-30) received the focus of attention at the funeral of Karl Brandle on Tuesday, February 21, 1995. The funeral service was… “…And I Will Give You Rest”
From the Editor’s Desk —
HELP THE SPOKESMAN SPEAK! IT’S RENEWAL TIME! The Lutheran Spokesman is printed in just one language, but it speaks both near and far. The monthly fun is just short of 2500 copies. Thirty-four states and… From the Editor’s Desk —