GOD, UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was… GOD, UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
THE STABLE THAT SILENCED SINAI
Have you ever been terrified by God? It’s not a popular Christmas question, is it? We prefer tidings of comfort and joy, not holy terror. But to truly grasp the peace of the manger, we… THE STABLE THAT SILENCED SINAI
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH–EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN
Updates from congregations around the Church of the Lutheran Confession With any congregation in the CLC, pastors come and go as they are called to serve the Lord. Congregation members continue the consistent work within… MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH–EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN
MARTIN LUTHER – “A MIGHTY FORTRESS”
Each month we highlight a hymnwriter who authored one or more of the well-loved hymns that we sing today. Martin Luther is well known, even among non-Lutherans, for his work as a reformer and theologian.… MARTIN LUTHER – “A MIGHTY FORTRESS”
WE BELIEVE AND CONFESS,LEST WE SUFFER A FEARFUL JUDGEMENT
“For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for… WE BELIEVE AND CONFESS,LEST WE SUFFER A FEARFUL JUDGEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Installation. In accord with our usage and order, Kelly Beekman, who was called as a teacher at Messiah Lutheran School in Eau Claire, Wisconsin was installed on August 24, 2025. —Pastor Emeritus Paul Tiefel Installation. In accord with… ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIVING IN EXPECTATION OF THE LAST DAY
The expression “the end times” (also known as “the last days”) refers to the time between the ascension of Jesus and when He comes again on the Last Day. During the centuries that have passed… LIVING IN EXPECTATION OF THE LAST DAY
TITUS – SHATTERING THE GLASS HAMMER MYTH
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. Arguably the silliest disparagement leveled against the Bible is that… TITUS – SHATTERING THE GLASS HAMMER MYTH
ONLY ONE PART IS NOT REPLACEABLE
“So Moses did as the Lord commanded him. He took Joshua and set him before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation. And he laid his hands on him and inaugurated him, just as… ONLY ONE PART IS NOT REPLACEABLE
NOVEMBER – TRINITY AND THANKSGIVING
The Lutheran church enjoys a long tradition of identifying one “Hymn of the Week” for every Sunday of the church year. Such a hymn should reflect the unifying theme of the service, and is intended… NOVEMBER – TRINITY AND THANKSGIVING