31 Genesis 42 – THL 317 Conscience is a sharp saw in a deft hand. 1 Genesis 43 – THL 384 It is godly work to awaken a dull conscience. 2 Ruth 1:1-18 – THL 338 The LORD got through to her heart. 3 Matthew 12:46-50 – THL 298 Kingdom water is thicker than blood… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Year/Month: 2011/10
24 Genesis 40 – THL 449 Bad things happen in jail, but God can bless. 25 Genesis 41 – THL 413 The mills of God grind slowly but very fine. 26 Proverbs 16:1-9 -THL 472 God-given insights into human affairs. 27 Matthew 5:21-30 – THL 325 Create in me a clean heart, O God! 28… Read More »Month Archive Read More
17 Genesis 37 – THL 215 Envy • hatred • revenge • murderous intent! 18 Genesis 39 -THL 318 Enter the devil in Mrs. Potiphar’s corner. 19 Mark 9:38-41 – THL 410 All shall receive a reward as Jesus sees fit. 20 Acts 19:1-11 – THL 485 They got an adult instruction course. 21 James… Read More »Month Archive Read More
10 Genesis 34 – THL 317 Enough blame to go around for everyone. 11 Genesis 35 -THL 552 Death holds a strong hand on this sinful Earth. 12 1 Samuel 3:10-14 – THL 628 The LORD struck a spark with this lad. 13 Matthew 5:33-37 – THL 287 God has strong feelings about His Name.… Read More »Month Archive Read More
3 Genesis 32 -THL 455 Jacob wrestled the Champion to a draw. 4 Genesis 33 – THL 439 True reconciliation gives generous terms. 5 Exodus 2:16-25 -THL 524 God does work in mysterious ways! 6 Luke 12:54-57 -THL 421 Hypocrisy stifles the voice of conscience. 7 Acts 15:6-12 – THL 380 Are we convinced how… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Dr. Martin Luther’s seal expresses his theology and his faith. Luther designed it himself. In the center is a black cross indicative of Christ’s dreadful sacrifice on the cross for every sinner who ever lived. The cross is in the center of a red heart, to show that faith causes love, joy, and peace to… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Thank You, Lord! Prof. Em. Robert Rehm reporting On July 28, 2011, an hors d’ouvres potluck was held at the Immanuel Lutheran College Commons building (Eau Claire, Wis.) to honor Adelgunde Schaller. A group of past and present faculty, staff, and spouses gathered to thank the Lord for His hundred years of blessings to our… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Vessels…Useful for the Master
Written by Daniel Fleischer | October, 2011
Post Categories: New Testaments,
Post Tags: paul,timothy,
Post Categories: New Testaments,
Post Tags: paul,timothy,
“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) Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”… Read More »Month Archive Read More
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people… Read More »Month Archive Read More
A Conference Opening Devotion
Written by Mark Gullerud | October, 2011
Post Categories: Daily Life,
Post Tags: christian w,fellowship,
Post Categories: Daily Life,
Post Tags: christian w,fellowship,
NOTE: A meditation presented to the West Central District Delegate Conference Grace Lutheran Church, CLC, Valentine, Nebraska (May 24, 2011) “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers… So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they… Read More »Month Archive Read More
OUR GOD—A SURE STRONGHOLD
Written by John Schierenbeck | October, 2011
Post Categories: Church Year,
Post Tags: martin luther,reformation,
Post Categories: Church Year,
Post Tags: martin luther,reformation,
On “Hallowed Eve” in the year 1517, the evening before All Saints Day, a Roman Catholic monk named Martin Luther nailed 95 theses (sentences or propositions for debate) onto the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. According to God’s eternal plan, that event set in motion what we today know as the Reformation.… Read More »Month Archive Read More
“Treasuring Our Heritage of Truth” – Third of Three… The divinely inspired letter to the Ephesians is all about the Church of Jesus Christ – of which we are members by the grace of God, redeemed and forgiven by the blood of Christ, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ as… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Christian Education
Written by Chad Seybt | October, 2011
Post Categories: Miscellaneous,
Post Tags: christian education,luther,
Post Categories: Miscellaneous,
Post Tags: christian education,luther,
“Treasuring Our Heritage of Truth” – Second of Three… “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach… Read More »Month Archive Read More
“Treasuring Our Heritage of Truth” -First of Three… “Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.” Hebrews 13:7 In our service today we are trying to do what God is telling us to do in this text. We are… Read More »Month Archive Read More
How many of us recognize the words of the title?. I have often wondered what it must have been like for those who heard Jesus preach directly to them. Their hearts must have burned within them as the Holy Spirit used the Savior’s own words to create and sustain faith. As the risen Savior joined… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Marking the Lutheran Reformation – Reformers (Always) Needed
Written by David W. Bernthal | October, 2011
Post Categories: Church Year,
Post Tags: martin luther,reformation,reformer,
Post Categories: Church Year,
Post Tags: martin luther,reformation,reformer,
re-form vt. 1. to make better by removing faults and defects; correct 2. to make better by putting a stop to abuses or malpractices or by introducing better procedures, etc. re-for-ma-tion n. 2. [R] the 16th century religious movement that aimed at reforming the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in establishing the Protestant churches* There… Read More »Month Archive Read More