“BREAD OF LIFE” READINGS February 2017 TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Verse Reading Comments Feb 1 TLH 295 Romans 7:13-20 The Law is good, but it only leads us to recognize sin. It has no power to create spiritual life. Feb 2TLH… Read More »Month Archive Read More
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A birth announcement can be one of the more joyful tasks a married couple may complete. Whether the news is published online, with an old-fashioned picture, or with a card in the mail, everyone wants to hear the details—boy or girl? How much did he weigh? How long was he? What’s the name? Who does the… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Hymn 129 Once Far Off But Now Invited
Written by John Reim | February, 2017
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A HYMN OF GLORY LET US SING (FIFTEENTH IN A SERIES) Sometimes it helps to see a sequence of letters in print to understand what is being said. Consider a-p-a-r-t. When those letters are placed next to each other it means, ironically, that items are separated. They are “apart.” When the first two letters are… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Completed Actions, Abiding Results
Written by Chad Seybt | February, 2017
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“Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Did Moses Stutter?
Written by Mark Weis | February, 2017
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For most of us, the name Moses evokes powerful images. Moses standing before mighty Pharaoh. Moses leading the exodus from Egypt. Moses raising his staff over the Red Sea. Moses ascending Mount Sinai as it quaked and flamed with the presence of God. Moses smashing the tablets on which God Himself had written the Ten… Read More »Month Archive Read More
“I’M GLAD YOU ASKED!” (TWENTY-FOURTH IN A SERIES) Pastors Answer Frequently-Asked Questions If I started by telling you what it is, you might not read anything that follows. So let’s start by explaining its purpose and place in God’s plan. Near the end of Genesis 1, Moses writes, “So God created man in His own image;… Read More »Month Archive Read More
The ROAD TO REFORMATION In preparation for the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation, we are presenting a brief survey of the life of Martin Luther. The series will culminate in the October 2017 issue with an account of his posting of the Ninety-Five Theses. When Luther reflected upon his life, he would speak of… Read More »Month Archive Read More
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Lakewood, Colorado
Written by Thomas Schuetze | February, 2017
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A SLICE OF LIFE IN THE CLC Snapshots of Congregations from Around the Church of the Lutheran Confession “I lift up my eyes to the hills — where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:1-2 NIV84). This Scripture verse has held rich meaning… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Justice, Chotororo Style
Written by Michael Gurath | February, 2017
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NOTES FROM THE FIELD In this series, thoseinvolved with CLC foreign missions profile one aspect of our overseas endeavors. Imagine this: you are conducting the Sunday worship service, completely unaware that a commotion is brewing somewhere outside the church. The faint chanting of an impromptu band of vigilantes draws incrementally closer. They all started their… Read More »Month Archive Read More
IN THE PIPELINE (SIXTH IN A SERIES) This series profiles the men and women who are preparing for the public teaching and preaching ministry at our Immanuel Lutheran College and Seminary in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Age: 25 Program: Seminary Year in School: Senior Where were you born? Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Where did you grow up? … Read More »Month Archive Read More
New Visiting Missionary Commissioned
Written by Lutheran Spokesman | February, 2017
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“We Send You On In Jesus’ Name.” On Monday, January 2, 2017, a commissioning service for Missionary Todd Ohlmann was held at Messiah Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. CLC Board of Missions member Nathanael Mayhew officiated at the service, and synodical president Michael Eichstadt conducted the rite of installation. Pastor Bruce Naumann addressed those… Read More »Month Archive Read More