ON BEING DIFFERENT
Advent Devotion Two opposing concepts in Scripture, oddly enough, have something in common. One concept is “sinfulness.” The other is “holiness.” That they are opposites is obvious. What they have in common is that both…
A FRAGRANCE FROM LIFE TO LIFE
On the compound where our missionary lives in Nigeria there is a tall and stately tree called the “Queen of the Night.” It’s a name well-deserved. Once the sun has set and the countryside is…
CHRISTMAS IS A MYSTERY
The people who handle sweepstakes contests seem to know a lot about the way Americans celebrate Christmas. As you read this article, millions of entry-forms have already been addressed, bundled, and are now waiting to…
Announcements
Gold Canyon, Arizona Worship services for those visiting or living in the east valley of the Phoenix metro area (Mesa, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon) are being held every Sunday evening at 6:30 in the Gold…
A New Shepherd In Red Wing
(Pastor Hein is one of the graduates from our Immanuel Seminary this past Spring. The information which follows was gleaned from the installation bulletin — Ed.) Born on April 19, 1966, John Paul Hein was…
ILC School Opening —
Induction of Four New Professors Opening ceremonies at Immanuel Lutheran College on August 26 reminded me of Jesus’ question to His disciples: “When I sent you . . . lacked ye anything?” And they said:…
After The Death of Luther —
How the Formula Of Concord Was Forged (Ten Parts) Part Ten (conclusion) Lessons From The Formula Of Concord Era The years after Luther’s death in 1546 are worth studying as a backdrop for the Formula…
“New Creatures In Christ”
(2 Cor. 5:17) Studies in Second Corinthians Please read Chapter 11 MORE OF PAUL’S “FOOLISHNESS” May God grant us pious pastors,” prayed the synod president at a convention. It was a fervent petition. Vivid in…
As Revealed By Scripture–
The Devil #2 The Power Of The Devil Last month’s article on the Devil had some bad news: The Devil is real; he’s against God; he’s our enemy. The good news is that Satan is…
Your Thanksgiving A Dim Memory?
Why? Why? Why? THis question echoes through Psalm 42 and through many of the Psalms as the child of God under pressure cries out to his God. Thirsting For God Things have happened in the…