You And Barabbas
He was a vile killer–a ringleader in an effort to overthrow the government. Held in a Roman dungeon in Jerusalem, it was only a matter of time before he was convicted of his crimes and…
An Easter Message from our CLC President–
Understanding Our Anniversary The convention of the Church of the Lutheran Confession will be held on the campus of Immanuel Lutheran College in Eau Claire June 19-23. At this convention the CLC will observe its…
Appreciating Our Lutheran Hymns
Hallelujah! Jesus Lives! An Easter Hymn #188 in the Lutheran Hymnal In Acts chapter 19 we find the apostle Paul on his third missionary journey, spending a good deal of time in the city of…
An ILC Chapel Talk
“He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God.” — Acts 3:8 In Jesus’ Name: We have been looking among…
Studies In Ephesians
Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ (See 3:8) Chapter 3:14-21 Inner Strength For Family Life A recent trip down to the recreational center one evening is a reminder of our culture’s obsession with “fitness.” On…
What Can Shut-Ins Do?
(The undersigned presented the following to a Senior Ladies Luncheon in his home congregation; many of the thoughts, including those in the accompanying prayer, are taken from the devotionals “The Yoke Made Easy” and “The…
Fortieth Anniversary Historical Vignettes
vignette (vin-yet’), n. 1. short literary essay; sketch vignettist (vin-yet’ist), n. a maker of vignettes, painter, photographer, or writer Dateline: San Francisco, California PASTOR ROLLIN A. REIM, VIGNETTIST Oscar Erpenstein and (wife) Marie were major…
Historical Markings
Where Have We Been? Where Are We Going? ” . . . Naturally, any study of the Synodical Conference heritage must begin with one man, C. F. W. Walther. We are all his children in…
Volunteers and gifts help to maintain ILC in Eau Claire
After witnessing first-hand the fruits of faith of fellow Christians throughout the CLC, I am compelled to pass along this information for all to know, and to encourage more to do the same. In my…
Anniversary Celebration
Ninety Years Of Grace On October 3, 1999 St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lemmon, South Dakota celebrated its 90th anniversary. After the church dinner there was a short program on the history of the…