SMORGASBORD
* IN OUR VIEW: A SAD ANNIVERSARY Those in the know in the world of Lutheranism are aware that the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LC-MS) is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 1997. No history of Lutheranism…
“Oh, Sing to the LORD a New Song!”
Pastor John Hein, Our Redeemer’s, Red Wing, Minn. gives a shortened version of a sermon he preached to his congregation while the ILC Tour Choir was among the worshipers. “Oh, Sing to the LORD a…
In Our CLC Classrooms —
Meet: Philip Strike Philip Strike began teaching at Holy Cross Lutheran School of Phoenix, Arizona in the fall of 1996. Philip, an alumnus of Immanuel Lutheran High School and Immanuel Lutheran College, Eau Claire, Wis.,…
The Lord Your God Will Help You
The Lord your God will help you In everything you ask. He’ll help you in your pleasure, And in each daily task. The Lord your God will help you In every passing hour; He’ll guard…
The Marriage Mindset: “I Am Third!”
Does anyone remember Gale Sayers? Chicago Bears fans know the name well. Sayers was a speedy running back who played for their team during the 1960’s. For many, however, Gale Sayers is most remembered for…
FAITH AND PRAYER
May 1 has been designated as a national day of prayer. The last few years have seen a resurgence of interest in prayer and an increased emphasis on a national day of prayer. The conditions…
“I Do So Intend, With The Help Of God.”
Do you remember hearing those words in a recent church service? Do you remember saying those words at a very big moment in your spiritual life? “I do so intend, with the help of God.”…
POWER FROM ABOVE
“More power!” grunts Tim Allen on the set of Home Improvement. The sales person brags, “This new 4X4 has the highest horsepower in its class.” There’s no question that power impresses. But man’s power is…
In Recognition Of Godly Mothers —
“What Did Your Mama Say?” (The following is based on an actual event from a retired pastor’s ministry.) The young clergyman hesitated a moment, then said a brief prayer before peering into the hospital room…
Studies in Galatians
Standing Fast In The Liberty By Which Christ Has Made Us Free (See 5:1) Galatians 1:11-24 Credibility Gaps When parents just don’t understand their children, or when children just don’t trust their parents, it has…