THE GREAT SUPPER
(Please read Luke 14:15-23) Jesus, for whom a day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years, a day, has little tolerance for smug… Read More »THE GREAT SUPPER
Series
IN THE BLESSEDNESS OF A CHRISTIAN DEATH
The Christian is called to be a soldier of Jesus Christ here on the earth. As soldiers are mustered out of the army one by… Read More »IN THE BLESSEDNESS OF A CHRISTIAN DEATH
BENEATH THE JUNIPER TREE
“[Elijah] came and sat down under a broom tree. And he prayed that he might die.” (1 Kings 19:4) Have you ever felt like giving… Read More »BENEATH THE JUNIPER TREE
REASON FOR HOPE
“For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the… Read More »REASON FOR HOPE
SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: THE LORD’S PRAYER
Ever wonder why we Lutherans use the form of worship we do? In this series we examine the depth and meaning of the various elements… Read More »SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE BARREN FIG TREE
Farming isn’t what it used to be. We live in a cash-crop economy, from seed to harvest in just a few months. Our world wants… Read More »THE BARREN FIG TREE
SMALL HINGES
In this series we are reprinting Spokesman articles by early leaders in the CLC. Pastor James Albrecht is the curator of the series. Pastor Arvid… Read More »SMALL HINGES
THE CHRISTMAS ROAD
“Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” (Matthew 11:3 ESV) Life is a road. We can be confident… Read More »THE CHRISTMAS ROAD
GLORY IN THE CLOUDS
A grassy hillside, puffy clouds drifting across a blue sky, a lad watching for interesting shapes therein; and he spots a sheep, a butterfly, even… Read More »GLORY IN THE CLOUDS
SEMPER PARATUS – “ALWAYS READY”
“And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake,… Read More »SEMPER PARATUS – “ALWAYS READY”