“Ponder” the Gift
“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus . . .” You know the rest. After a lifetime of Christmas Eve services, you may be able to recite Luke 2 from memory. It’s… “Ponder” the Gift
The Christian’s Wait
“Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. You… The Christian’s Wait
Beyond the Manger
Myguess would be that most, if not all, of us have a creche or manger scene that we display in our homes. These may range from simple hand-carved figures, to extremely expensive Fontanini’s, to light-up… Beyond the Manger
When Things Go South
[‘Going south’ is an idiom that generally alludes to directional maps, on which south is down. Thus, south means lower in value, or going into a bad or worsened situation.] I is not surprising that… When Things Go South
Resurrection Lutheran Church—Corpus Christi, Texas
Updates from congregations around the Church of the Lutheran Confession. Greetings from your fellow members of the Body of Christ who also happen to live in the Body of Christ. Corpus Christi, you see, is… Resurrection Lutheran Church—Corpus Christi, Texas
Delivered from Death to Life—My Experience With COVID-19
In this series, those involved with CLC foreign missions profile one aspect of our overseas endeavors. [Ed.: the following is an account from CLCI Chairman, Pastor Jyothi Benjamin, in his own words. The report is… Delivered from Death to Life—My Experience With COVID-19
Watchmen On the Walls of Zion
In the days of the Old Testament, there were no satellites, radar, Internet, or cell phones. People were dependent on one another to relay the news of the day. As for the more momentous news,… Watchmen On the Walls of Zion
The Inspiration of Scripture: “For the Bible Tells Me So”
Each article in this series offers an overview of one of the chief teachings of the Christian church. I imagine most of us were taught to sing: “Jesus loves me, this I know; for the… The Inspiration of Scripture: “For the Bible Tells Me So”
Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers
A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing – TLH Hymn 72, WS 703, LSB 515 “It’s late.” As children, we didn’t like to hear those words. It meant that it was time for bed and… Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers