“One Died For All” —
A Compelling Message, A Compelling Motive “If we are out of our mind, it is for the sake of God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. For Christ’s love compels…
A KING-SIZE BED
The iron bedstead 13 1/2 feet long and 6 feet wide described in Deuteronomy chapter three was both king- and giant-sized. “For only Og, king of Bashan, remained of the remnant of giants. Behold, his…
Holy Communion — An Endless Supply Of Forgiveness
What is your most precious possession? It is not hard to imagine the range of answers one would get to such a question. Some might name a treasured family heirloom, others a precious object they…
“New Creatures In Christ”
(2 Cor. 5:17) Studies in Second Corinthians Chapter 7 GODLY SORROW The Church lives by perpetual repentance. Luther summarized his concerns for the church and the Gospel in the first of his ninety-five theses, in…
After The Death Of Luther —
How The Formula Of Concord Was Forged (Ten Parts) Part Three: The Leipzig Interim After Luther’s death in 1546 Emperor Charles V conquered Germany with the help of the treacherous Elector Maurice. Charles used executions,…
You’ve Got to Stand for Something
Or You’ll Fall for Anything (A condensation of the 1994 Annual Report of Pastor Mike Sydow to his congregation, Faith of Markesan, Wis. A member had suggested the report be submitted to the Spokesman.) It…
A New Pastor In Sioux Falls
Editor’s note: Pastor James Shrader recently joined the CLC by colloquy. We requested some biographical information which would introduce him to our readers. We heartily welcome the Shrader family into our wider church family! Pastor…
December Announcements
Installations On August 19/20, 1995, with the knowledge of President Fleischer, I installed Bethany Tiefel as afternoon teacher of grades 5-6 at Messiah Lutheran School, Eau Claire, Wis. –Pastor Paul Tiefel On September 9/10, 1995,…
Where Will Satan Spend Christmas?
There is one very powerful, influential figure whose name is rarely mentioned in many circles this time of year — and that is the devil or Satan. Eminently successful throughout the year in his efforts…
True Christmas Joy
” … We sympathize with those who experience misfortune at any time of the year, but misfortune should have no influence on Christmas joy …” “Joy to the world!” Those words of the carol will…