1 Genesis 11 – THL 581 A nationalist social agenda vs. God Almighty. 2 Genesis 12:1-9 – THL 417 Courage arises from trust in God’s promises. 3 Matthew 6:22-25 – THL 141 The world enslaves, but the Lord liberates. 4 John 8:31-36– THL 350 Out of jail via the Word of the Lord Jesus.… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Year/Month: 2011/07
25 Genesis 9 – THL 430 Our world is a shadow of its former self. 26 Genesis 10 – THL 497 These are the forefathers of today’s races. 27 Matthew 5:43-48 – THL 657 God cares about the ungodly, too. 28 John 10:22-30 – THL 246 Jesus is still superior to world and Satan.… Read More »Month Archive Read More
11 Genesis 5 – THL 269 All were born and all died in the image of Adam. 12 Genesis 6 – THL 530 From bad to worse; then God salvaged some. 13 John 5:39-47 – THL 284 Moses said enough to identify Jesus. 14 Matthew 5:13-16 – THL 536 Are you a good, old-fashioned… Read More »Month Archive Read More
4 Genesis 3 – THL 261 Discrediting God’s Word is the primal sin. 5 Genesis 4 – THL 292 What makes the world a better place to live in? 6 Jeremiah 7:17-29 – THL 461 Was Israel any better than the heathen? 7 John 5:18-24 – THL 265 Note: Jesus gives pre-eminence to His… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Guard the Precious Deposit
Written by John Klatt | July, 2011
Post Categories: New Testaments,
Post Tags: 2 timothy,confirmation,faith,
Post Categories: New Testaments,
Post Tags: 2 timothy,confirmation,faith,
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15) When our young people are confirmed, they vow to hold to what they have been taught from the Bible. They promise to “suffer all, even death, rather than fall… Read More »Month Archive Read More
50th Anniversary Observance In thanks and praise to our Savior Jesus, all are invited to join us for worship and a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Grace Ev. Lutheran Church of Valentine, Nebraska, on Sunday, July 10th. A special 50th anniversary worship service will be held at 9:30 a.m. A catered dinner will follow… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Biology and Theology—At Odds?
Written by Paul Fleischer | July, 2011
Post Categories: Editorial,
Post Tags: biology,creation,evolution,science,
Post Categories: Editorial,
Post Tags: biology,creation,evolution,science,
We, our children and young people, need to know how our Christian faith is under attack from pro-evolutionist elements in the church (!) as well as in the secular, humanistic world outside of it. How sad that the church—external Christianity—is more and more caving in to theistic evolution. This is happening in our day not… Read More »Month Archive Read More
In the Beginning
Written by Nathanael Mayhew | July, 2011
Post Categories: Miscellaneous,
Post Tags: creation,evolution,inspiration,science,
Post Categories: Miscellaneous,
Post Tags: creation,evolution,inspiration,science,
On vacation in Washington D.C. last summer our family visited a number of the famed Smithsonian museums in that city. The one that struck me most was the National Museum of Natural History which was featuring an exhibit on human origins. The director of the Museum, Cristián Samper, said this about the purpose of the… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Where were you on Saturday, May 21, 2011, the day the world did NOT end? Another scholar got it wrong, deceived by his own intellect. We expect more from a Bible student, but things haven’t changed much since the days of Moses (read Deuteronomy 18:22). While Mr. Camping claimed too much for himself (we claim… Read More »Month Archive Read More
18 Genesis 7 -THL 212 The Ark provided refuge for air-breathing creatures. 19 Genesis 8 – THL 123 for over a year; then they repopulated the planet. 20 Matthew 7:24-27 -THL 335 Don’t skimp on your soul’s foundations! 335 21 John 6:47-51 – THL 36 Our souls feed on heavenly nutrition/Jesus. 22 Acts 5:12-21… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Jesus — Giver of the Holy Spirit
Written by Andrew Schaller | July, 2011
Post Categories: Portraits of Christ,
Post Tags: helper,holy spirit,
Post Categories: Portraits of Christ,
Post Tags: helper,holy spirit,
These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble. They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service. And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Opening Devotion – CLC Coordinating Council
Written by John Pfeiffer | July, 2011
Post Categories: Miscellaneous,
Post Tags: life eternal,resurrection of christ,
Post Categories: Miscellaneous,
Post Tags: life eternal,resurrection of christ,
“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable.” 1 Corinthians 15:19 Whenever I read this Word of God, I can’t help but shake my head at the striking example of hypocrisy. Throughout this dying world, millions of people believe that Jesus Christ is dead. They may… Read More »Month Archive Read More
The Amazing Power of God’s Word
Written by Theodore Barthels | July, 2011
Post Categories: Church Year,Devotions,
Post Tags: creation,faith,word of god,
Post Categories: Church Year,Devotions,
Post Tags: creation,faith,word of god,
“By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the Word of God, that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.” Hebrews 11:3 It is that time of year when we enjoy getting out in nature and looking at the beauty of God’s creation. Family trips taken to… Read More »Month Archive Read More
It has happened to most of us. The anticipation is rising. The line you are standing in is dwindling. Who will be next? Will I get picked at all? Ah, those moments on the playground before a recess game begins—a possible knock to the self-esteem if ever there was one! I believe the way students… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Worldviews in Conflict
Written by James Arndt | July, 2011
Post Categories: Christian Apologetics,
Post Tags: christian apologetics,world views,
Post Categories: Christian Apologetics,
Post Tags: christian apologetics,world views,
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you…” 1 Peter 3:15 “Whoever is not with me is against me” (Matthew 12:30a) Because God is our Creator, because Christ is our Savior, and because… Read More »Month Archive Read More