Is Jesus no longer in our lifeboat with us? Read More
Year/Month: 2012/01
God knows how to separate good from bad. Read More
Three prime-time parables of God’s work. Read More
God produces the crops of faith, love, etc. Read More
Let us take the Word of God to our hearts! Read More
Jesus used the Bible and common sense. Read More
Jesus easily upset their applecart! Read More
God’s forgiveness precedes our love. Read More
Jesus did not just step aside. Read More
Faith in the heart precedes performance. Read More
One’s life depends on its foundation. Read More
The Entry is as narrow as the Cross. Read More
Prayer manners and neighborly manners. Read More
Lord, help us live in love for one another! Read More
Praise to Jesus for sharing Himself with us! Read More
Being godly is possible in/with Jesus. Read More
Satan influences mind, heart, and mouth. Read More
Deal with motivation first–before deeds! Read More
Law-works are under Jesus’ jurisdiction! Read More
We are blessed in tough conditions! Read More
Jesus is not a false god, but the real God. Read More
Jesus is the “off-chance” cure for sinners. Read More
Some clergymen were hard to convince. Read More
Miracles do not create but support faith. Read More
Was He Joseph’s boy, or God’s Messiah? Read More
Jesus worked Saturdays AND Sundays! Read More
How Do We “See” the New Year?
Written by David W. Bernthal | January, 2012
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Post Tags: faith,new years,
Post Categories: Church Year,
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“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 When a young child’s mother leaves the room, and he cannot see, hear, or smell her – she’s gone! Then the crying begins. We console the child,“Mama will be back!” But the child wants proof! “Where’s my mother?… Read More »Month Archive Read More
A Christian Support System
Written by Mark Gullerud | January, 2012
Post Categories: Daily Life,
Post Tags: christian life,christian love,
Post Categories: Daily Life,
Post Tags: christian life,christian love,
A meditation presented by Chaplain Pastor Mark Gullerud to the West Central District Delegate Conference of the CLC, Grace Lutheran Church, Valentine, Nebraska (May 24, 2011) “So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Great Joy
Written by David Lau | January, 2012
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Post Tags: epiphany,mission work,spreading the gospel,
Post Categories: Church Year,
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“And there was great joy in that city” Acts 8:8 “He went on his way rejoicing” Acts 8:39 What is it that makes Christians joyful? Next to the joy of forgiveness of sins and eternal salvation in Jesus Christ, surely one of our greatest joys is to hear about or witness for ourselves the great… Read More »Month Archive Read More
CLC Teachers’ Conference
Written by Lutheran Spokesman | January, 2012
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Post Categories: CLC Events,
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Teacher Craig Owings, Immanuel Lutheran School, Mankato, Minnesota Day One Shaped to Serve was the theme of the 2011 CLC Teachers’ Conference, hosted by Faith Lutheran Church and School of Markesan, Wisconsin, from October 19-21 of this year. The conference started with a devotion by Conference Chaplain Paul Tiefel III. The text was Isaiah 44:24,… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Exodus Chapters 15-17 (with your Bible in hand) The Children of Israel were navigating uncharted paths. Never before had the descendants of Abraham been such a great nation. Never before had God delivered a people from bondage as He had Israel from Egypt. Never before had any of these people been led through a wilderness… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Human Life… A Precious Gift of God!
Written by Thomas Schuetze | January, 2012
Post Categories: Daily Life,
Post Tags: abortion,gods gift,life,
Post Categories: Daily Life,
Post Tags: abortion,gods gift,life,
I believe that God has created me and all creatures.He has given me my body and life… In these words from Luther’s Small Catechism we state our belief that God the Father used His almighty power to bring all things into existence. The crowning stage of His creative handiwork happened on day six when He… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Lord God, hear us: help us to hear You. Amen. Does anyone love you? I suppose there are times that we may feel unloved. However, I am sure that every one of you is loved by someone and probably by many. Think of one person who loves you [pause]. Okay. Now ask yourself, “Can I… Read More »Month Archive Read More