In this series we offer brief introductions to the books of the Bible, including background, authorship, content, and application to the lives of today’s Christians. Freedom, and the Destructive Power of Addition At times what…
Perhaps you have learned the hard way. Even when the odds seem to be stacked in your favor, you should never guarantee a victory. They are called upsets for a reason—an unexpected outcome despite the…
“For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. Yes, I think it is right, as long as I…
The Lutheran church enjoys a long tradition of identifying a “Hymn of the Week” for every Sunday of the church year. Such a hymn should reflect the unifying theme of the service, and is intended…
“And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.” (Philippians 2:8 NIV84) Once the familiar T-shape of the cross was only a symbol of…
Have you ever stood on one side of a locked door, longing to be on the other side? Maybe it was a door to a hospital room, or the emotional wall of a broken relationship.…
Items of interest from various sources of religious news and opinion, in print and on the web. Don’t Dress Like an Anglican Priest in Uganda—Or Else. The Anglican church in Uganda has taken out a…
Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. The Lord continues to bless the outreach efforts of our church body, opening doors for spreading the Gospel…
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments February 1 TLH 28 Psalm 9 David praises the Lord for His deliverance and…
[Editor: the author who contributed this article asked that his name not be used.] The evening did not start out well. My dad was dying. The voice that I had heard for over seventy years…
