Heavenly Father, hear our prayers and accept our praises for Jesus’ sake. Amen.
What we see and hear this day is a wondrous thing. The fact that this school exists is wondrous. The fact that you are here is wondrous. The fact that there are teachers and staff is wondrous. Most wondrous of all is the fact that this school, its students, faculty, and staff have the Word of God with its gospel of salvation.No Prayer Barrier
Lord God, teach us to leave all our worries in Your hands, for Jesus’ sake. Amen. ObamaCare–the Affordable Care Act: have you heard anything about this? It is a government-regulated program for health care in… God’s Affordable (Free) Care Act
(Fourth in a Series) This edifying series of chapel talks comes from the archives of our Spokesman Assistant Editor, Prof. Em. Paul R. Koch • Eau Claire, Wis. At Joppa there was a certain disciple… GOD’S OBSCURE SAINTS
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN COLLEGE CHAPEL MEDITATION (Third in a Series) Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were… GOD’S OBSCURE SAINTS
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN COLLEGE CHAPEL MEDITATION (Second in a Series) “Therefore, of these men who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the baptism of John… GOD’S OBSCURE SAINTS
What is more important, the salvation of men or the glory of God? Some people set aside the glory of God, claiming that they are very concerned about the salvation of men. However, if you… Clinging To and Confessing the Truth
“It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”(Hebrews 10:31) What a Bible passage! There is nothing comforting about this statement. The word for “fearful” is always used in a… Jesus Makes the Difference
Lord God, hear us: help us to hear You. Amen.
Does anyone love you? I suppose there are times that we may feel unloved. However, I am sure that every one of you is loved by someone and probably by many.
Think of one person who loves you [pause]. Okay. Now ask yourself, “Can I always depend on that love?”
Is your hope for a happy, peaceful, productive future based on the love that this person has for you? As much as this person might love you, there will be disappointments. Hope Rests on Grace
Dear Friends in Christ, It is fitting that we conclude this series of chapel talks on the history of the Church of the Lutheran Confession (CLC) on the day of our Lord’s ascension. For just… Chapel Talk on Chapters 21-22 of the Book “Out Of Necessity”
Dear Friends in Christ,
Chapter 20 of the history of the CLC is entitled “The Changing Times.”
Everyone will have to admit that there have been many changes in the world and in the church world since our church body was organized in 1960. But have there been changes in the Church of the Lutheran Confession?
By God’s grace our doctrinal platform remains the same now as it was then. That is good, because it is written: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” How happy we can be that God does not change! Nor does His love for us sinners change! Jesus died for the sins of the world, rose from the dead, and ascended into heaven. Those facts do not change, and they assure us that our sins are forgiven, and we have a place in heaven reserved for us.Chapel Talk on Chapter 20 of the Book: Out Of Necessity
