COUNT THE COST
In this series we are reprinting Spokesman articles by early leaders in the CLC. Pastor James Albrecht is the curator of the series. Pastor Maynard J. Witt (1913-1992) was a leader in the formation of…
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…
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…
“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,…
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…
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…
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…
RIZPAH, A MOTHER’S LOVE
Have you heard of Rizpah? It would not surprise me if you haven’t. She is mentioned on only two occasions in Scripture. Not a single word is attributed to her, only actions. She was a…
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…
JOHANN HEERMANN – “O DEAREST JESUS”
Each month we highlight a hymnwriter who authored one or more of the well-loved hymns that we sing today. Johann Heermann 1545-1647 After losing four infants to the grave, Anna Heermann vowed to dedicate her…