“BREAD OF LIFE” READINGS JULY 2024
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments July 1 TLH 319 Lamentations 4 The punishment that the children of Israel must…
SAVED BY GRACE–A MESSAGE OF HOPE AND SALVATION
In this series, those involved with CLC foreign missions profile one aspect of our overseas endeavors. [Editor: The following is a report about current activities in the Himalayan Church of the Lutheran Confession in Nepal…
GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN CHURCH–SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
Updates from congregations around the Church of the Lutheran Confession In the Garden of Gethsemane, on the night before He died, our Savior resolved to go forward and suffer the hell we all deserved because…
PROVOKE NOT YOUR CHILDREN
In May we celebrate Mother’s Day. In June, Father’s Day. On these holidays parents are to be remembered and honored, in particular by their children. Christians find this in keeping with the Fourth Commandment and…
THE LABORERS IN THE VINEYARD
Before reading on, take a moment to read the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard in its entirety (Matthew 20:1-16). Having done so, can you determine the singular truth that your Savior was communicating…
CHRISTIAN WITNESSING, OLD TESTAMENT STYLE
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Location, location, location”? It’s a real estate expression meant to highlight the key to success for many thriving businesses. If a store or restaurant has a prominent location with…
IN SUFFERING FOR CHRIST, GLORIFY GOD
Throughout much of my ministry, I had a number of WWII veterans in my congregations. Though often humble and reluctant to talk about themselves or their service and sacrifice, one always sensed a great pride…
SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: THE THANKSGIVING
Ever wonder why we Lutherans use the form of worship we do? In this series we examine the depth and meaning of the various elements of our Lutheran worship service. Have you ever visited with…
THE HOLY SPIRIT CALLS THROUGH THE CHURCH
When I was in college, an acquaintance asked me why I was studying for the ministry. I paused and answered, “I have a call.” It seemed like a really good answer! It satisfied the inquirer.…
CAN YOU HANDLE THE PUBLIC MINISTRY?
(Note: Please share this article with your children or grandchildren.) “This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the office of an overseer [that is, pastor], he desires a good work.” (1 Timothy 3:1…