BARTHOLOMÄUS RINGWALT
Each month we highlight a hymnwriter who authored one or more of the well-loved hymns that we sing today. As you may have realized from previous articles in this series, some of our Lutheran hymn…
ARE YOU WALKING IN THE LIGHT?
The young couple had been attending worship services for months. They appreciated the sermons and the welcoming attitude of the congregation. They felt at home and inquired about becoming members. Everything was very positive until…
GOD’S WORKMEN AND WOMEN
(Read Exodus 35-36) Roy was the envy of little boys. He was a long-time member of his Lutheran church. Earlier in life, Roy had served as a soldier in Germany after World War II. Now…
3 JOHN: A SHORT BOOK THAT IS LONG ON LOVE
In this series we offer brief introductions to the books of the Bible, including background, authorship, content, and application to the lives of today’s Christians. The author is “the elder,” (1:1) the last living apostle.…
SHARING JESUS WITH OTHERS
In this series we are reprinting Spokesman articles by early leaders in the CLC. Pastor Emeritus James Albrecht is the curator of the series. Pastor Robert Mackensen (1920-2012) was a charter member of the CLC,…
JOHANN RIST
Each month we highlight a hymnwriter who authored one or more of the well-loved hymns that we sing today. Highly regarded as scholar, musician, and poet, Johann Rist (1607-1667) served in several prominent teaching roles…
THE ETERNAL WORD OF LIFE WAS MANIFESTED AND WITNESSED
Two major false teachings plagued the readers of John’s day. One was the false belief that Jesus’ physical body, suffering, and death were all just illusions. Another, proposed by the false teacher Cerinthus, taught that…
WHO IS GOING TO SPEAK UP?
Judges Chapter 19 has been described as the most disturbing chapter in the Bible. God included it for a reason. Can we figure out why? As difficult as it may be, let’s hear the details.…
THE SECOND EPISTLE OF JOHN “DON’T GET BOGGED DOWN”
In this series we offer brief introductions to the books of the Bible, including background, authorship, content, and application to the lives of today’s Christians. As winter gives way to spring, the frozen earth is…
HEAR IT THIS SUNDAY
In this series we are reprinting Spokesman articles by early leaders in the CLC. Pastor Emeritus James Albrecht is the curator of the series. Rev. Bertram J. Naumann (1931-2009) was involved in the formation of…