Heavenly Father, hear our prayers and accept our praises for Jesus’ sake. Amen. What we see and hear this day is a wondrous thing. The fact that this school exists is wondrous. The fact that you are here is wondrous. The fact that there are teachers and staff is wondrous. Most wondrous of all is… Read More »Month Archive Read More
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In his retirement Pastor Emeritus Arthur Schulz, Black River Falls, Wis., has perused archived copies of Lutheran periodicals for hymns and poems and shared them with our pastors. This hymn—which may be sung to the tune of TLH #483—first appeared in the Lutheran Witness of January 29, 1946. It was written by Adela Kretzmann Weber… Read More »Month Archive Read More
The Reformation Blessing Above All Others
Written by Nathan Pfeiffer | October, 2014
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Many blessings of the Reformation of the 1500’s still affect us today. We could mention having a Bible translation in our native tongue, having many hymns to sing praises to God, putting into practice the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers (that Christ has given every believer—not just to the pope and his priests—the… Read More »Month Archive Read More
You meet a new colleague and to your surprise you discover she is a Lutheran. You are delighted to find you have this in common. In the course of time, however, after several discussions you realize your colleague does not believe God created the world in six days, as the Bible says. Then, come to… Read More »Month Archive Read More
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.” (Matthew 7:15) “Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.” (1 Timothy 4:16) Jesus emphasized doctrine in His ministry. He went… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Are We Losing?
Written by Michael Eichstadt | October, 2014
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A REFORMATION MESSAGE FROM OUR CLC PRESIDENT The troops are withdrawing and coming home. The Wall Street Journal reports that the remaining US combat forces will leave Afghanistan sometime in 2016, after a bloody fifteen year conflict. Not many, however, are calling it a victory. The enemy has not surrendered. Battles continue to rage. Political… Read More »Month Archive Read More
FAITH OF OUR FATHERS: Brief sketches of other influential figures at the time of the Reformation. Includes Bugenhagen, Melanchthon, Jonas, Cranach, Spalatin, and Chemnitz. [These vignettes of men associated with Luther and the Reformation first appeared in connection with our CLC’s daily website devotions during Reformation season, 2013. Pastor David Schaller, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Sister… Read More »Month Archive Read More
[These vignettes of men associated with Luther and the Reformation first appeared in connection with our CLC’s daily website devotions during Reformation season, 2013. Pastor David Schaller, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Sister Lakes, Mich., reports that the devotions were adapted from a Bible Class presentation, adding that “The original booklet and slides can be downloaded from… Read More »Month Archive Read More
CATECHISM SERIES: Studies in The Apostles’ Creed FIRST OF FIVE PARTS OF A SERIES ON THE THIRD ARTICLE “This is most certainly true!” The THIRD ARTICLE installments: 1) The Holy Spirit has called me by the gospel 2) The Holy Spirit enlightens, sanctifies, and keeps me 3) The Holy Spirit calls the whole Christian Church… Read More »Month Archive Read More
“Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace….” (Hebrews… Read More »Month Archive Read More
A COMPELLING LETTER
Written by Michael Eichstadt | October, 2014
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Dear fellow laborers in the Lord’s harvest field: “I’ve always encouraged my children to consider the public ministry for their life’s work, but now… I don’t know.” That was the very honest comment of a congregation member troubled by all the recent struggles and pressures that congregations and pastors in our fellowship have faced. How… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Christ, Thou art the sure Foundation, Thou the Head and Cornerstone; Chosen of the Lord and precious, Binding all the Church in one; Thou Thy Zion’s Help forever And her Confidence alone. (TLH #466:1) “Beating a dead horse” phraseology may seem to fit, but it does not apply to our subject. This horse is… Read More »Month Archive Read More
“Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people. And he said with a loud voice, ‘Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come, and worship Him who made… Read More »Month Archive Read More