USE AND ABUSE OF PRAYER
The message of our salvation is simple and pure. Jesus died on Calvary for my sins. He took upon Himself my guilt. He gave to me His righteousness. This changes everything. All is new. In…
THE LETTERS OF SAINT PAUL – THE EPISTLE OF JAMES – “OF DIAMONDS AND STRAW”
A perfect diamond is flawless on every facet and from every perspective that it is viewed. That does not necessarily mean that every perspective will always hold equal appeal in every setting. The bottom of…
MORNING STAR LUTHERAN CHURCH – FAIRCHILD, WISCONSIN
Updates from congregations around the Church of the Lutheran Confession Much has happened for Morning Star congregation since the “Slice of Life” article appeared in the Lutheran Spokesman ten years ago. A new pastor, Chad…
“LIKO LANGO MOJA WAZI” – THERE IS ONE OPEN GATE!
In this series, those involved with CLC foreign missions profile one aspect of our overseas endeavors. “I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.” (John 10:9 NIV) Wittenberg Lutheran Seminary in Arusha,…
BREAD OF LIFE READINGS, FEBRUARY 2026
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments February 2 TLH 19 / LSB 819 Jeremiah 44 Jeremiah confronts the Judeans who…
NEW PREACHING STATION ESTABLISHED IN DES MOINES, IOWA
Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. This past year, the Board of Missions has been engaged in a concerted effort to better serve our…
REPENT AND BELIEVE
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” (Acts 3:19 NIV84) The speaker (if you want to call him a…
SYNCHRONIZE YOUR WATCHES!
“But by the same word the heavens and earth that now exist are stored up for fire, being kept until the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly. But do not overlook this one…
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lutheran Spokesman Installation. In accord with our usage and order, Michael Gurath, who was called by Peace Thru Christ Lutheran Church in Middleton, Wisconsin, to be their pastor, was installed on December 21, 2025. Participating…
SERVING WITH JOY
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. Egbert Albrecht (1921-2009) was a leader in the formation of…