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An Exciting Opportunity in Liberia

by Lutheran Spokesman
January 1, 2016January 6, 2016

In 2010 a man from Liberia was baptized as an adult and, professing his Christian faith according to what we believe and teach from the… Read More »An Exciting Opportunity in Liberia

The Invisible Hand

by Missionary David Koenig
December 9, 2015December 11, 2021

In the study of economics, I think it was Adam Smith who first coined the term “the invisible hand” to refer to the operation of… Read More »The Invisible Hand

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A widow gives a most generous offering. Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple, wars, persecution, the destruction of Jerusalem, and His own second coming. Jesus warns us to be prepared.

BibleGateway: Luke 21 ESV Text: Luke 21 Luke 21 (Listen) The Widow’s Offering 21:1 Jesus1 looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the offering box, 2 and he saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins.2 3 And he said, “Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all… Read More »A widow gives a most generous offering. Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple, wars, persecution, the destruction of Jerusalem, and His own second coming. Jesus warns us to be prepared. The post A widow gives a most generous offering. Jesus predicts the destruction [...]

Some, deceived by the teaching of demons, will renounce the faith. Paul encourages Timothy to persevere as a faithful servant of Christ, teaching the truth and setting a godly example.

BibleGateway: 1 Timothy 4 ESV Text: 1 Timothy 4 1 Timothy 4 (Listen) Some Will Depart from the Faith 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2 through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, 3 who forbid… Read More »Some, deceived by the teaching of demons, will renounce the faith. Paul encourages Timothy to persevere as a faithful servant of Christ, teaching the truth and setting a godly example. The post Some, deceived by the teaching of demons, will renounce the faith. Paul [...]

Paul lays out the qualifications for one who would serve as a pastor or as a deacon in the church. Paul confesses the true faith in Christ through what appears to be an early creed or hymn.

BibleGateway: 1 Timothy 3 ESV Text: 1 Timothy 3 1 Timothy 3 (Listen) Qualifications for Overseers 3:1 The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2 Therefore an overseer1 must be above reproach, the husband of one wife,2 sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not a drunkard,… Read More »Paul lays out the qualifications for one who would serve as a pastor or as a deacon in the church. Paul confesses the true faith in Christ through what appears to be an early creed or hymn. The post Paul lays out the qualifications [...]

Paul encourages Timothy to maintain proper order in the public services of the local congregations. This proper order includes the prohibition of women exercising authority over men.

BibleGateway: 1 Timothy 2 ESV Text: 1 Timothy 2 1 Timothy 2 (Listen) Pray for All People 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified… Read More »Paul encourages Timothy to maintain proper order in the public services of the local congregations. This proper order includes the prohibition of women exercising authority over men. The post Paul encourages Timothy to maintain proper order in the public services of the local congregations. [...]

Paul urges Timothy to oppose false teachers, reminds him of the power of the Gospel, and encourages him to continue fighting for the truth.

BibleGateway: 1 Timothy 1 ESV Text: 1 Timothy 1 1 Timothy 1 (Listen) Greeting 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Warning Against… Read More »Paul urges Timothy to oppose false teachers, reminds him of the power of the Gospel, and encourages him to continue fighting for the truth. The post Paul urges Timothy to oppose false teachers, reminds him of the power of the Gospel, and encourages him [...]

CPR: Are we sinning when we do not glorify God?

Isn’t it impossible to always glorify God? If it can’t be done, what’s the point? How can we navigate these difficult questions as a Christian? Considering questions like these in a broad and narrow way while defining terms help us relate back to the wisdom of God’s Word and Christ our Savior. Join Pastors Mark Tiefel and Neal Radichel for this discussion on what it means to glorify God when it comes to our daily sin and sanctification. source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/cpr-are-we-sinning-when-we-do-not-glorify-god/ [...]

Apostles Series | Judas Iscariot

Despite being the one who betrayed Jesus, Judas Iscariot is probably one of the most well known of the apostles. Pastors Nathanael and Mark dig into what the Bible tells us about Judas and explore questions surrounding why he would betray Jesus and what might have been going on in Judas’ head as these events unfolded. Even though Judas is seen as an enemy of Christ, it is important that we humbly account for the ways in which we might... Read More Read More [...]

Skeptics Series | The Disciples Stole Jesus’ Body

One of the most popular arguments against the resurrection of Jesus is that the disciples stole Christ’s body out of the tomb. This response to the resurrection was first formulated by the Jewish leaders who executed Jesus. Pastors Neal and Mark take a look at this argument and explain how the Bible thoroughly debunks it in several different areas. In fact, this lie first given by the Jewish leaders actually further substantiates the miracle of the resurrection today. source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/skeptics-series-the-disciples-stole-jesus-body/ [...]

Apostles Series | Paul

Paul was one of the most influential apostles yet perhaps the most unlikely as well. Formerly known as Saul, and a great persecutor of the Church, Paul’s story reminds us that the grace of Christ can reach anyone. No sin is too great to be forgiven and no individual too lost to be used in the service of God’s kingdom. source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/apostles-series-paul-1651676323/ [...]

Skeptics Series | Jesus Didn’t Really Die on the Cross (The Swoon Theory)

Our next installment of the Skeptics Series looks directly at the death and resurrection of Jesus. One of the most popular skeptical arguments about Jesus’ resurrection is that He never died to begin with, at least not on the cross on Good Friday. Often referred to as the Swoon Theory, this idea proposes that Jesus merely fainted on the cross and revived Himself in the tomb. Pastors Mark and Neal dig into this theory to show how God thoroughly addresses... Read More Read More [...]

2024-11-27 ILC Chapel — Thanksgiving Selections

Thanksgiving Selections Date : 2024-11-27 Speaker : John Pfeiffer Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Hymn: LSB (other) : Hymnary.org [...]

2024-11-26 ILC Chapel — For a Fully Thankful Heart, Look to Your Roots

For a Fully Thankful Heart, Look to Your Roots Date : 2024-11-26 Speaker : Peter Reim Colossians 2:6-7 (EHV) Therefore, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in him, by being rooted and built up in him, and strengthened in the faith just as you were taught, while you overflowRead More [...]

2024-11-25 ILC Chapel — Make the Most of Advent

Make the Most of Advent Date : 2024-11-25 Speaker : Walter Schaller Matthew 21:1-5 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, telling them, “Go to the village ahead of you. Immediately you will find a donkey tied there along with her colt. Untie themRead More [...]

2024-11-22 ILC Chapel — No More Brimstone

No More Brimstone Date : 2024-11-22 Speaker : Stephen Sydow Psalm 100:2 (EHV) Serve the Lord with gladness. Come before him with joyful songs. Hymn: LSB 555, st. 6,8,10 : Salvation unto Us Has Come Hymnary.org 6. Since Christ has full atonement made And brought to us salvation, Each Christian therefore may beRead More [...]

2024-11-21 ILC Chapel — The Lord Turns Your Famine Into Feasting

The Lord Turns Your Famine Into Feasting Date : 2024-11-21 Speaker : Paul Naumann Isaiah 25:6 (KJV) And in this mountain shall the Lord of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees wellRead More [...]

Sent to Nepal - December 2024

This was the first Thanksgiving I had spent at home in several years. I was only home for five days after returning from Liberia last week. Spending the day with Beth, her dad, our daughter Hannah, and Beth's brother Steve was nice. I'm glad I was able to be home this year. Now, I'm heading off to spend a few weeks in Nepal before coming back just in time for Christmas.Tomorrow (Tue., Dec. 3rd), I will fly to Kathmandu with layovers in Chicago and Istanbul. I am scheduled to arrive on Thursday morning. Raju has a packed agenda, including congregational visits, [...]

Liberia Visit - November 2024

CLC Board of Missions chairman Joel Krafft and I were supposed to be in Liberia for about ten days. It didn't quite work out that way. Joel departed from Denver, and I from St. Louis. We met in Chicago with just enough time to get on the flight to Brussels. The itinerary had us routing through Brussels with a three-hour layover...plenty of time to get from our arrival gate to the departure gate with time to spare. Unfortunately, as we were taxied out to the runway for take-off in Chicago, the pilot announced that there was a medical emergency on the [...]

Sent to Liberia - November 2024

Board of Missions Chairman Joel Krafft and I will meet in Chicago later today (November 14) to catch an evening flight to Brussels. From there, we will travel to Monrovia, Liberia, for a short visit with Pastor Joseph Kwiwalazu and our brothers and sisters in Christ from the Liberia Church of the Lutheran Confession (LCLC). Originally, we had planned to make this visit in January, but our visas were not issued in time due to unknown problems at the Liberian Embassy in Washington, DC that had something to do with the transition to the newly elected Liberian president and staffing at [...]

November 2024 CLC Missions Prayer List

Pakistan (South Asia) – Pastor Tim Daub and Missionary Ohlmann were unable to visit Pakistan due to a medical emergency that occurred during their flight from the U.S. Their visit will be rescheduled according to God's will. In the meantime, Pastor G. and the believers in Faisalabad continue to participate in weekly online video classes with Pastor Daub. Praise and thank the Lord for His protection and healing for Pastor Daub and the excellent care he received at the hospital in Dubai. Ask the Lord to continue to bless the believers in Faisalabad as the grow in their faith and [...]

Sent to Pakistan - OCT 2024

This trip to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has been a long time in the making. Pastor Tim Daub came into contact with a group of believers and began sharing God's word with them via online video meetings a few years ago. During the past 3+ years, he has conducted weekly online classes with the group, taking them through Luther's Small Catechism and other more in-depth studies of God's word. Several months ago, the group decided to form a congregation and begin meeting for worship every Sunday. They choose to call themselves the CLC Pakistan. They are led by Pastor [...]

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