THE ANSWER TO EVERYTHING
“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder.” (Isaiah 9:6) Have you heard of “the theory of everything”? The theory of everything is a…
A FINAL REASSURANCE AND BLESSING
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your…
THE TEN VIRGINS
(Please read Matthew 25:1-13) When I was a student in college and seminary, I maintained desperately frugal ways, particularly when it came to squeezing a maximum period between trips to the gas pump. Old habits…
A HEART OF THANKS IN THE BELLY OF THE FISH
“But I will sacrifice to You with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay what I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord.” (Jonah 2:9) Thanksgiving is a joyful time of year, isn’t it? Getting…
ACCIDENTS
In this series we are reprinting Spokesman articles by early leaders in the CLC. Pastor James Albrecht is the curator of the series. Rev. Otto J. Eckert (1901-1974) was a leader in the formation of…
BE OF GOOD CHEER!
The experience of the disciples on the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 8:23-27) frequently repeats itself in the lives of the followers of the Savior to this day. We, who trust in Jesus as our Savior…
THE HEART OF THE MATTER
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) Martin Luther knew how to get right at the heart of the…
THE CLOSING HYMN
Ever wonder why we Lutherans use the form of worship we do? In this series we have examined the depth and meaning of the various elements of our Lutheran worship service. This is the final…
THE VIRTUES OF HUMILITY AND TRUST
“Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for ‘God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.’ Therefore…
WE NEED GOD TO RESCUE US FROM US
(Please read Ezekiel 36:22-28) Those who follow Jesus will have enemies. First, there’s the devil. He’s determined to do you everlasting harm. He “walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” (1…