The Crimson Worm
“But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men and despised by the people.” (Psalm 22:6) Psalm 22 is a messianic psalm, that is, a psalm which speaks prophetically of the Messiah.… The Crimson Worm
Christian Prayer Works
“Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours,… Christian Prayer Works
Lutheran Liturgical Reform, Part 2
Ever wonder why we Lutherans use the form of worship we do? In this series we examine the depth and meaning of the various elements of our worship service, beginning with the history of Christian… Lutheran Liturgical Reform, Part 2
Saint John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Okabena, Minnesota
What’s New With YOU? Updates from congregations around the Church of the Lutheran Confession “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman… Saint John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Okabena, Minnesota
Breaking Bad Habits Does Not Make You a Christian
Breaking Bad Habits Does Not Make You a Christian “T hesis XVI—In twelfth place, the Word of God is not rightly divided when the preacher tries to make people believe that they are truly converted… Breaking Bad Habits Does Not Make You a Christian
A New Appreciation for Life
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT Sometimes life seems routine and lackluster, like watching black and white reruns of an old TV series. Would you like renewed appreciation and enthusiasm for this time of grace?… A New Appreciation for Life
BREAD OF LIFE READINGS APRIL 2022
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments April 1 TLH 339 Psalm 2 Jesus Christ is God’s Anointed One, Whom no… BREAD OF LIFE READINGS APRIL 2022
Missionary Travel Opportunities Opening Up
Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. With COVID restrictions slowly being lifted, opportunities for international travel are again opening up. This allowed Missionary Todd… Missionary Travel Opportunities Opening Up
SEEN IN PASSING
Items of interest from various sources of religious news and opinion, in print and on the web. Christian Leader Murdered in Liberia. “William Richard Tolbert III, a Baptist pastor and the youngest son of a… SEEN IN PASSING
ANNOUNCEMENTS
West Central Delegate Conference St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Lakewood, Colorado May 24-26, 2022 Agenda: • Is It a Sin to Disobey Illegal Laws, Guidelines, Regulations, Etc.?—Mr. Loren Hansen“Blessed”—Does It Refer to a Preceding Action or… ANNOUNCEMENTS