31 Matthew 8:1-13 – THL 415 Lord, if You are willing, You can heal me. 1 Matthew 8:14-17 – THL 415 Come toMe, all you who are heavy laden! 2 John 4:27-42 -THL 502 She didn’t needmoremen in her life, but LIFE! 3 Romans 12:17-21 – THL 464 How hearts work when warmed enough… 4… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Year/Month: 2011/01
24 Luke 19:1-10 -TLH- 394 Is my home hallowed by Jesus within it? 25 John 2:1-11 -TLH- 624 Is Jesus an honored guest in my home? 26 John 4:5-26 -TLH- 277 He brought the Truth to bear on her life. 27 Romans 12:6-16 -TLH- 385 Our relationships, emotions, service. . . . 28 Ephesians 6:1-4… Read More »Month Archive Read More
17 Psalm84:1-12 – TLH – 480 Our Brother championed over Satan for us. 18 Luke 2:42-52– TLH – 408 He persevered with His heavenly business. 19 Matthew 12:22-28– TLH – 345 His heart was bonded to His Father’s will. 20 John 7:14-18 – TLH – 398 If anyone wants to do God’s will, he will… Read More »Month Archive Read More
10 Isaiah 2:2-5 – THL 341 Thwarting Satan, the Kingdom of God progresses. 11 Isaiah 60:1-6 – THL 126 We embrace His shining Light in our hearts. 12 Matthew 2:1-12 – THL 281 God has helpers to direct souls to Bethlehem. 13 Matthew 12:14-21 – THL 129 Popular fanfare sometimes distracted Him. 14 John… Read More »Month Archive Read More
03 Isaiah 40:25-31 – THL 118 Let us truly wait on the LORD this year! 04 Matthew 2:13-23 – THL 131 The master Strategist outmaneuvers Herod. 05 Luke 2:21-40 – THL 122 Simeon and Anna are wonderful role-models. 06 Luke 13:6-9 – THL 119 Jesus, don’t let us die on the vine this year! 07 Galatians 4:4-7 –… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Laboring With Confidence
Written by Daniel Fleischer | January, 2011
Post Categories: New Testaments,
Post Tags: gospel,gospel of christ,paul,second timothy,
Post Categories: New Testaments,
Post Tags: gospel,gospel of christ,paul,second timothy,
The gospel with the message of salvation was at the heart and core of apostolic preaching. If the Church in its ministry — either through its called ministers or through the individual witness of each Christ-believer — is to remain true to its apostolic roots, the gospel of salvation by grace through faith in Christ Jesus… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Behold the Glory of the King of Kings
Written by Theodore Barthels | January, 2011
Post Categories: Church Year,
Post Tags: epiphany,king of kings,wise men. magi,
Post Categories: Church Year,
Post Tags: epiphany,king of kings,wise men. magi,
As we come to the close of the Christmas season, we hear once again the remarkable account of how, by God’s guidance and grace, the Wise Men from the East came searching for the one “who has been born King of the Jews” (Matthew 2:2), so that they might bow before Him and worship Him. In this event we see the… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Dare to be a Daniel…
Written by Paul Fleischer | January, 2011
Post Categories: Editorial,Old Testaments,
Post Tags: daniel,son of man,
Post Categories: Editorial,Old Testaments,
Post Tags: daniel,son of man,
Daniel’s Vision of the Messiah I was watching in the night visions, and behold, One like the Son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, and they brought Him near before Him…” Daniel7:13. This “Son of Man,” theMessiah in human form, came riding on the clouds of heaven.… Read More »Month Archive Read More
This year’s CLC Teachers’ Conference was hosted by Immanuel Lutheran Church of Mankato, Minnesota, Wednesday through Friday, October 20-22. All CLC Christian Day schools were represented. Also attending were six students from the education program at Immanuel Lutheran College, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Teacher David Bernthal, Fond du Lac, Wis., opened each session with a devotion.… Read More »Month Archive Read More
The Confidence of Those Who Know in Whom They Believe
Written by Daniel Fleischer | January, 2011
Post Categories: Cross Purposes,
Post Tags: false religions,word of god,
Post Categories: Cross Purposes,
Post Tags: false religions,word of god,
Our confident hope for time and for eternity is inspired by Paul’s confident expression of faith in 2 Timothy. In this prison epistle Paul recognized that his ministry and his life were drawing to a close. He wrote to Timothy, “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is… Read More »Month Archive Read More
The Master Becomes a Servant
Written by John Klatt | January, 2011
Post Categories: Portraits of Christ,
Post Tags: christ,john,servant,
Post Categories: Portraits of Christ,
Post Tags: christ,john,servant,
Years ago, it was not uncommon for young women from well-to-do families to become school teachers. These were young women who enjoyed many advantages and probably didn’t even need to get a job to support themselves. But they chose to get an education and to labor in a field that involved a lot of work for modest… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Evangelism and the Book of Acts
Written by Nathanael Mayhew | January, 2011
Post Categories: New Testaments,
Post Tags: acts,evangelism,missions,
Post Categories: New Testaments,
Post Tags: acts,evangelism,missions,
How long has it been since you read the Book of Acts? This important book is often overlooked by many Christians who prefer to read the Gospel accounts of the life of Jesus or the doctrinal sound-bites of the New Testament epistles (letters). But the Book of Acts is an invaluable commentary on the message… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Announcements January 2011
Written by Lutheran Spokesman | January, 2011
Post Categories: Announcements,
Post Tags: installation,
Post Categories: Announcements,
Post Tags: installation,
Installations In accord with our usage and order,Luke Bernthal, who was called as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church of Valentine, Nebraska, Peace Lutheran Church of Mission, South Dakota, and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of White River, South Dakota, was installed on Sunday, August 15, 2010. Participating in the installation were Pastors Mark Bernthal and Paul… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Chapel Talk on Chapter 19 of the Book: Out Of Necessity
Written by David Lau | January, 2011
Post Categories: Chapels,
Post Tags: 50th anniversary,clc schools,out of necessity,
Post Categories: Chapels,
Post Tags: 50th anniversary,clc schools,out of necessity,
Dear Friends in Christ, There are sixteen congregations in our church body that are presently enjoying a special blessing from the Lord. These congregations are operating elementary Christian day schools. Some of these schools have been in existence since the very beginning of the CLC, such as Immanuel Lutheran School in Mankato, Minnesota. In fact,… Read More »Month Archive Read More
With the passing of each year we observe changes in our lives and in the world about us. While some of the changes are good and beneficial, others are not. Were it not for the assurance of the abiding presence of our unchangeable Lord, our spirits would be greatly distressed and our hearts would melt out… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Many Thanks…
Written by Paul Fleischer | January, 2011
Post Categories: Editors Comments,
Post Tags: bread of life,thanks,
Post Categories: Editors Comments,
Post Tags: bread of life,thanks,
I apologize for an editorial oversight, failing to mention in the hard copy magazine that Brother Paul Koch, “retired” member of our staff, took it upon himself again this year to compile the Daily Readings. Well, they were first compiled for Messiah, Eau Claire, in 2007 (as the cover indicates), but beyond that, Paul readies the copy for… Read More »Month Archive Read More