An ILC Chapel Talk
“He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God.” — Acts 3:8 In Jesus’ Name: We have been looking among…
Appreciating Our Lutheran Hymns
Hallelujah! Jesus Lives! An Easter Hymn #188 in the Lutheran Hymnal In Acts chapter 19 we find the apostle Paul on his third missionary journey, spending a good deal of time in the city of…
An Easter Message from our CLC President–
Understanding Our Anniversary The convention of the Church of the Lutheran Confession will be held on the campus of Immanuel Lutheran College in Eau Claire June 19-23. At this convention the CLC will observe its…
You And Barabbas
He was a vile killer–a ringleader in an effort to overthrow the government. Held in a Roman dungeon in Jerusalem, it was only a matter of time before he was convicted of his crimes and…
THOUGHTS ON CREMATION AND THE CHRISTIAN
The following was written by a pastor for his own congregation as he was about to conduct his first funeral for a cremated member. — Editor It used to be that no God-fearing Christian would…
My Redeemer Lives —
A Timeless Truth, An Eternal Hope I know that my Redeemer lives! When we speak these words we are brought to the joy of the empty tomb. We join the women who heard with amazement…
Announcements
Pacific Coast Pastoral Conference February 22-24, 2000 St. Stephen Lutheran Church Hayward, Calif. Agenda: 1. Encouragement for Discouraged Pastors — Pastor Rollin A. Reim 2. May We Agree in Principle, but Disagree in Application? –…
TRAVELING VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (TVBS)–
Sharing the Gospel in Ohio Pastor Mark Bernthal, Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Saginaw, Mich. sent along the story below pertaining to the TVBS held in Bedford (suburb of Cleveland), Ohio last August 9-11 (9:00 a.m. to…
Historical Markings
Where Have We Been? Where Are We Going? ” . . . In order to understand the reason for the formation of such a church body as the CLC and in order to be taking…
Fortieth Anniversary Historical Vignettes
vignette (vin-yet’), n. 1. short literary essay; sketch vignettist (vin-yet’ist), n. a maker of vignettes, painter, photographer, or writer Vignette #1 — Dateline: Eau Claire, Wisconsin PROFESSOR CLIFFORD KUEHNE, VIGNETTIST It is well known that…