A VICTORY MARCH TO THE GRAVE
Usually, the parade happens after the war is won. Throughout history, when a conquering general returned home, the scene was predictable. He would ride a white stallion, chin held high, followed by a train of…
A MAN OF SORROWS
“He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he has…
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…
OH! I KNOW YOU!
A short passing glimpse fired off a bolt of recognition which prompted a physical double-take and the mental conclusion, “I know that woman.” But how do I know her? She was in the growing crowd…
“LET US RUN THE RACE WITH ENDURANCE”
Every other month we get an update on what’s been happening recently at our Immanuel Lutheran High School, College and Seminary in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Immanuel has many options for extracurricular activities that keep students…
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…
IT IS THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS, 1534
In this series we are reprinting Spokesman articles by early leaders in the CLC. Pastor Emeritus James Albrecht is the curator of the series. Gervasius N. Fischer (1895-1958) was a leader in the formation of…
SAINTS: IN HEAVEN AND ON EARTH
On May 13, A.D. 609, Pope Boniface IV dedicated a new basilica, formerly the Roman Pantheon, to “the Virgin Mary and all the martyrs.” Reportedly, twenty-eight cartloads of martyrs’ bones had been hauled from the…
“I’D LIKE TO THANK. . .”
The actor strides across the stage to accept an award. He is the star of an incredibly successful movie. As the applause fades, the actor begins by offering thanks to a long list of those…
GOD IS A FAMILY MAN
When we say that someone is a “family man,” we mean he is a man who is devoted to his wife and children, enjoys spending time with them, and considers his family to be of…