WHAT DOES CONFIRMATION MEAN?
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. Eugene H. Rutz (1942-2008) was among the first students to…
JOHANN HEERMANN – “O DEAREST JESUS”
Each month we highlight a hymnwriter who authored one or more of the well-loved hymns that we sing today. Johann Heermann 1545-1647 After losing four infants to the grave, Anna Heermann vowed to dedicate her…
SYNCHRONIZE YOUR WATCHES!
“But by the same word the heavens and earth that now exist are stored up for fire, being kept until the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly. But do not overlook this one…
RIZPAH, A MOTHER’S LOVE
Have you heard of Rizpah? It would not surprise me if you haven’t. She is mentioned on only two occasions in Scripture. Not a single word is attributed to her, only actions. She was a…
THE LETTERS OF SAINT PAUL – THE EPISTLE OF JAMES – “OF DIAMONDS AND STRAW”
A perfect diamond is flawless on every facet and from every perspective that it is viewed. That does not necessarily mean that every perspective will always hold equal appeal in every setting. The bottom of…
COUNT THE COST
In this series we are reprinting Spokesman articles by early leaders in the CLC. Pastor James Albrecht is the curator of the series. Pastor Maynard J. Witt (1913-1992) was a leader in the formation of…
SERVING WITH JOY
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. Egbert Albrecht (1921-2009) was a leader in the formation of…
PAUL GERHARDT (1607-1676) “A THEOLOGIAN SIFTED IN SATAN’S SIEVE”
Each month we highlight a hymnwriter who authored one or more of the well-loved hymns that we sing today. The description of the Lutheran hymn writer Paul Gerhardt in our title is a translation of…
THE GOD WHO RIGHTLY CRIES “WOLF!”
“Knowing this first: That scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts, and saying, ‘Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep all things continue…
OPERATION INFANT RESCUE
History has recorded some notable and important rescues. In WWII alone, General MacArthur and his family were rescued from Corregidor in the Philippines by PT boats followed by a plane to Melbourne. The raid at…