Fear On the Other Side?
Death is the common denominator among all people. Scripture tells us “Through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death… Read More »Fear On the Other Side?
Death is the common denominator among all people. Scripture tells us “Through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death… Read More »Fear On the Other Side?
If then you count me as a partner, receive him as you would me. 18 But if he has wronged you or owes anything, put that on my account. 19 I, Paul, am writing with my own hand. I will repay—not to mention to you that you owe me even your own self besides. Read More »The Beauty of Reconciliation
“…On earth peace…” declared the angels to the shepherds on the night of the Savior’s birth (Luke 2:14). How shall we understand the expression… Read More »“On Earth Peace…”
As children of God we have been richly blessed. If we have to ask how we have been blessed or how richly, that indicates we are taking those gifts for granted.
Above all, we thank God the Father for His love in Christ Jesus. The precious gospel of salvation in Jesus is our greatest blessing, the most secure and enduring. Our salvation is rooted in Christ and His cross; it is sealed by the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. We have the promise that not one of His sheep shall be snatched from Him (John 10:28), and that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16).Read More »Appreciating, With Thanksgiving, the Gifts We Have
When our Lord Jesus Christ was crucified, there was a certain glee among His enemies, for in their minds they had accomplished their goal of… Read More »EVIL CANNOT PREVAIL!
STUDIES IN TITUS “For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God…holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught…” (Titus 1:7ff) But avoid… Read More »Final Words to Titus
(Second of two) The claim that the existence of private religious schools—Catholic and/or Protestant—“encourages division and discourages cooperation” bears watching, as it may well bespeak… Read More »CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS DIVISIVE?
(First of two)
In Ireland in June of 2013 the American president said, “If towns remain divided—if Catholics have their schools and buildings and Protestants have theirs, if we can’t see ourselves in one another and fear or resentment are allowed to harden—that too encourages division and discourages cooperation” (emphasis added).Read More »CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS DIVISIVE?
Anyone who follows the political scene knows that the United States, the individual states, and the cities are in financial crisis. Politicians talk the subject… Read More »SECURE WEALTH
To the statement in our title we might say, “Duh!” Is this news?
To some it apparently is. The quote was the headline of an article in a local newspaper a few years ago. The director of a local social organization said, “There is a lot of research and studies that show healthy marriages are an indicator of children doing better.” She also said, “We are not saying marriage. We are saying healthy marriages.” The group’s concern was the increase in teenage motherhood, the divorce rate, and families living in poverty.Read More »“Strong Marriages [are] Key To Social Ills”
(written after graduation 2012) Recently we enjoyed one of the highlights of each year—the closing concert of our CLC’s Immanuel Lutheran High School, College, and… Read More »IMMANUEL — GOD WITH US
Following the question “Whom do men say that I am?” Jesus turned to His disciples and asked, “But whom do You say that I am?” Peter… Read More »GOOD FRIDAY 2013