Anthropologists estimate that, throughout history, people have worshiped over eighteen thousand gods. Histories of ancient cultures mention many of these gods—gods that are the invention of man’s (evil) imagination which, of course, makes them false…
In this series we are reprinting Spokesman articles by early leaders in the CLC. Pastor Emeritus James Albrecht is the curator of the series. Rev. Bertram J. Naumann (1931-2009) was involved in the formation of…
General Convention floor session in the Immanuel College field house People often state that timing is everything. Whether making a large purchase or sale, hunting or fishing, or working with the weather, this is often…
Judges Chapter 19 has been described as the most disturbing chapter in the Bible. God included it for a reason. Can we figure out why? As difficult as it may be, let’s hear the details.…
Installation. In accord with our usage and order, Thomas Naumann, who was called by Grace Lutheran Church in Fridley, Minnesota, to be their pastor was installed on April 26, 2026. Participating in the service were…
In this series we offer brief introductions to the books of the Bible, including background, authorship, content, and application to the lives of today’s Christians. As winter gives way to spring, the frozen earth is…
In this series, those involved with CLC foreign missions profile one aspect of our overseas endeavors. [Editor: The following is a report of events that took place in January in the Church of the Lutheran…
Each month we highlight a hymnwriter who authored one or more of the well-loved hymns that we sing today. Highly regarded as scholar, musician, and poet, Johann Rist (1607-1667) served in several prominent teaching roles…
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments June 1 TLH 334 / LSB 689 1 Chronicles 28 Before his death, David…
Updates from congregations around the Church of the Lutheran Confession Peace Lutheran Church sits about two miles south of the town of Mission, on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, in southern South Dakota. Each week I…
