“GREETINGS, RABBI!”
In this series we are reprinting Spokesman articles by early leaders in the CLC. Pastor James Albrecht is the curator of the series. Rev. Bertram J. Naumann (1931-2009) was involved in the formation of the… “GREETINGS, RABBI!”
“LORD, IT IS GOOD FOR US TO BE HERE.” (MATTHEW 17:4)
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. George Barthels (1914-1990) was a leader in the formation of… “LORD, IT IS GOOD FOR US TO BE HERE.” (MATTHEW 17:4)
The Clarity Of Scripture
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” (Psalm 119: 105) In this series we are reprinting Spokesman articles by early leaders in the CLC. Pastor Emeritus James Albrecht… The Clarity Of Scripture
THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS IN THE WORDS OF TLH HYMN 77
All my heart this night rejoices As I hear Far and near Sweetest angel voices. “Christ is born,” their choirs are singing Till the air Everywhere Now with joy is ringing. Christmas means JOY. “I… THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS IN THE WORDS OF TLH HYMN 77
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… BE OF GOOD CHEER!
KNOW THE SCRIPTURES
Let us assume that a teacher who lived a thousand years ago had written an “autograph” [that is, a document hand-written by the author himself.] He had some students who appreciated the value of their… KNOW THE SCRIPTURES
SHEPHERD MY LAMBS
“. . . And these are our children,” we parents proudly say, as we introduce our children to guests in our home. And so right we are, for our children are flesh of our flesh… SHEPHERD MY LAMBS
PROVOKE NOT YOUR CHILDREN
In May we celebrate Mother’s Day. In June, Father’s Day. On these holidays parents are to be remembered and honored, in particular by their children. Christians find this in keeping with the Fourth Commandment and… PROVOKE NOT YOUR CHILDREN
A LITTLE SALT GOES A LONG WAY
When Christians get to feel the world’s hostility—the “hatred” that Jesus said should not amaze us—they are often tempted to withdraw. The urge is to colonize; to seek out your own with whom to work… A LITTLE SALT GOES A LONG WAY