1963 CLC Convention Delegates
1963 CLC Convention Delegates In October of 2020, the Lutheran Spokesman published on its cover a group photo of the pastors and delegates to the… Read More »1963 CLC Convention Delegates
Historical
The Lord Provides
A LOOK BACK IN CLC HISTORY It’s worth reminding ourselves that God works in marvelous ways—ways that are mysterious at the time, but later prove… Read More »The Lord Provides
Caught in a Storm (1504-1505)
The ROAD TO REFORMATION In preparation for the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation, we are presenting a brief survey of the life of Martin… Read More »Caught in a Storm (1504-1505)
The Emmaus Transformation
“And they said to one another, ‘Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?’” (Luke 24:32).
Usually it is easy to tell.
There are the telltale signs that readily reveal a person’s frame of mind. You watch the youngster out in the winter cold shoveling the sidewalk. From the slouch of his shoulders to the doing-as-little-as-possible attitude, it is easy to conclude that he would rather be anywhere other than where he is. His negative attitude radiates through his lackluster actions.
On the other hand you might witness the retiree out in the summertime flowerbed. You hear her humming, see the hint of a smile playing about the corners of her mouth, while her hands busily make quick work of removing those stubborn and unwelcome weeds among her petunias and roses. You easily surmise that she is happy to be improving the appearance of her property.
Yes, it is usually quite easy to tell. A downcast—perhaps guilty, sad, or disappointed—frame of mind will be as readily obvious as a mindset of joy, happiness, forgiveness, or new life.Read More »The Emmaus Transformation
Hymn 206 “Jesus Christ, My Sure Defense”
A HYMN OF GLORY LET US SING (Fourth IN A SERIES) Easter What terrified thoughts and emotions might well torture the mind and grip the… Read More »Hymn 206 “Jesus Christ, My Sure Defense”
Johann Gerhard
Johann Gerhard As we approach the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, we take a brief look at the lives of some of the most influential… Read More »Johann Gerhard
“Bible Sunday” — November 23, 2014
It was December 1941. Two noteworthy things were about to happen within hours of each other. First, there was the kick-off of the first-ever National… Read More »“Bible Sunday” — November 23, 2014
What is a Lutheran (according to Luther)?
You meet a new colleague and to your surprise you discover she is a Lutheran. You are delighted to find you have this in common.
In the course of time, however, after several discussions you realize your colleague does not believe God created the world in six days, as the Bible says. Then, come to find out, she doesn’t really believe the account of Jesus’ resurrection is to be taken literally. When it really comes down to it, she isn’t even sure there is a literal heaven and is pretty sure there is no such thing as hell.
You finally ask, incredulously, “You call yourself a ‘Lutheran’?”Read More »What is a Lutheran (according to Luther)?
JOHN BUGENHAGEN
FAITH OF OUR FATHERS: Brief sketches of other influential figures at the time of the Reformation. Includes Bugenhagen, Melanchthon, Jonas, Cranach, Spalatin, and Chemnitz. [These… Read More »JOHN BUGENHAGEN
PHILIP MELANCHTHON
[These vignettes of men associated with Luther and the Reformation first appeared in connection with our CLC’s daily website devotions during Reformation season, 2013. Pastor… Read More »PHILIP MELANCHTHON