By Pastor Paul Fleischer, July 1989 An acquaintance regularly passes along to us The Lutheran, the magazine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). We peruse its contents, since we are not unconcerned about what is being said (written) and done in “mainstream” Lutheranism. The contents of the magazine are indicative to us of… Read More »Month Archive Read More
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Missionary David Koenig gives behind the scenes looks at happenings in our overseas mission endeavors. The following report arrived under the date of October 2, 2014. Let us all be praying with the hymnwriter* of “Spread, Oh, Spread, Thou Mighty Word” (at the end of article) — Editor Grebenhain, Germany, Free Conference. This month yet… Read More »Month Archive Read More
‘To the max,’ ‘pedal to the metal,’ and ‘nothing in reserve’ are several more slang terms that express a total commitment to a cause or undertaking. If one were to poll Americans as to what that means for them in connection with their Thanksgiving Day activities, no doubt many would answer they were ‘going all… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Thanksgiving Day is not an appointed church holiday but a national celebration. Nevertheless, the church celebrates it for good reason. Surely, when we consider the blessings from our Heavenly Father from whom comes every good and perfect gift, we have reason to say every day: “Praise the Lord. Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for… Read More »Month Archive Read More
THE END TIMES The end times seem to hold a great fascination for many, and our Lord Jesus has much to say about this Scriptural matter. He tells us, “…When the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8) In so speaking our Lord teaches us that faith will… Read More »Month Archive Read More
SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST How often hasn’t it been said, “Well, at least it’s not the end of the world!”? This statement is generally made to console someone going through difficult times. The kind of comfort it’s trying to convey is that the situation could be far worse—even worse than what the troubled person… Read More »Month Archive Read More
It was December 1941. Two noteworthy things were about to happen within hours of each other. First, there was the kick-off of the first-ever National Bible Week, which was to begin on Monday, December 8th. The National Bible Association had been making plans to have Scripture read nation-wide over the airwaves on NBC. Various political… Read More »Month Archive Read More
“Take Courage… I Am With You”
Written by Andrew Schaller | November, 2014
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“The works that I do in My Father’s name, they bear witness of Me.” (John 10:25) But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. And when the… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Wrong Loyalties
Written by David Koenig | November, 2014
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ENCOUNTERS OF A SPIRITUAL KIND Last of a series of ten There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that… Read More »Month Archive Read More
FAITH OF OUR FATHERS (THIRD of four) JUSTUS JONAS “My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.” (Psalm 119:148 NIV) Some people have an exceptional ability to study and learn. We might refer to them as scholars, and Justus Jonas was one. Born in 1493,… Read More »Month Archive Read More
FAITH OF OUR FATHERS (FOURTH of four) Lucas Cranach (The Elder) “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according… Read More »Month Archive Read More
The ELCA and ‘Easy’ Lutheranism*
Written by Paul Fleischer | November, 2014
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Not long after retiring and relocating to another city, this writer had a backyard “over the fence” (literally) get-acquainted visit with a next-door neighbor. Upon my mentioning that I was a retired Lutheran minister, the friendly chat quickly turned to the subject of religion. And when I noted that I was a long-time member of… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Professor Paul Schaller • Eau Claire, Wisconsin “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” (John 6:9) When Jesus proposed to His disciples the problem of feeding the great crowd of people that had come to see Jesus, there was no… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Announcements
Written by Lutheran Spokesman | November, 2014
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Installations In accord with our usage and order, Joel Fleischer, who was called by Berea Evangelical Lutheran Church of Sioux Falls, S.Dak. to be its pastor, was installed on September 28, 2014. Pastor John Hein delivered the message. Also participating in the installation were Pastors Andrew Schaller and James Naumann, and teacher Philip Matzke. —… Read More »Month Archive Read More