(Fifth of eight installments) As we study the Scriptures, we soon learn that there is another very special evil that is always threatening to spoil the beauty and joy of Christian fellowship. In fact, it… The Beauty and Joy of Christian Fellowship
(Fourth of eight) We have indicated in previous articles that it is possible for believers in Christ to experience already now the beauty and joy of Christian fellowship.
Freedom of speech is a right that we value highly. It is a blessing to be able to make comments about public officials and their policies without lowering our voices to a whisper or looking around to see who may be listening.Some Mouths Must Be Stopped
It’s short and to the point: “You shall/should not take the name of the LORD your God in vain…” (Exodus 20:7). The Second Commandment
Please Read Chapter 21 of John’s Gospel
Comfort was surely what Peter needed on the eve of Good Friday when he left the courtyard of the high priest’s palace. He was overwhelmed with guilt and shame at what he had done. Three times he had been identified as a disciple of Jesus and three times he had responded by denying that he even knew Him. Peter wept bitterly.Comfort For All Penitent Sinners
“The Lord is my Shepherd.”
What an amazing truth that is! The eternal, almighty Lord of heaven and earth is MY Shepherd. He takes care of my every need so that “I shall not want.” I will not lack any good thing.
Few books draw the reader to know and feel the love of the Savior as does this account of life under the care of the Good Shepherd. From our being lost Sheep & Shepherds
Please read John 20:1-31 in box below
On the wall in our fellowship hall hangs a portrait given in memory of Mabel Lenning, a child of God.
The artwork was produced by Roger Loveless, and is simply entitled, “My Redeemer Lives.” It captures the familiar scene that is a portion of the reading you just completed from the 20th chapter of the Gospel of John.Jesus, The Conqueror Of Death
Our CLC Bookhouse now carries the
80-page spiral-bound devotional titled
AT BETHLEHEM’S CRIB—
Seven Christmas Sermons
by Norman A. Madson, Sr. (1886-1962). $8.50Book Review— Enhance Your Christmas
“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:4-5)The Apologetical Encounter
So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into the sheath. Shall I not drink
the cup which My Father has given Me?” (John 18:11)
OK… raise your hand if you
like pain… anyone?
Who enjoys suffering… anyone?
It’s fair to say that human beings are averse to suffering. The moment a headache or sore muscle begins to bother… there is a good chance we reach for aspirin, ibuprofen, or some other pain killer.Jesus, the Model Sufferer
