A LITTLE SALT GOES A LONG WAY
When Christians get to feel the world’s hostility—the “hatred” that Jesus said should not amaze us—they are often tempted to withdraw. The urge is to colonize; to seek out your own with whom to work…
A LITTLE SALT GOES A LONG WAY
THE UNMERCIFUL SERVANT
(Please read Matthew 18:21-35) This parable concludes a chapter in Matthew in which the Lord details the extraordinary relations among members of His Church. In the kingdom of heaven, nothing is valued more than the…
WHEN GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO BAD PEOPLE
(Please read Psalm 73) Asaph wrote about a journey he took because he allowed himself to be led by his emotions as he compared his life as a believer to how things seemed to be…
CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION IS NOT UNUSUAL
“Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that…
SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: NUNC DIMITTIS
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. The three best known New…
MAKE IT PERSONAL
One of the most comforting doctrines of Scripture is that of universal justification. This teaching assures us that because of Jesus’ life, sacrificial death, and resurrection, all people of all time have been declared not…
A GODLY GIVE AND TAKE
Our faith that connects us to our Savior also connects us to other believers in Christ. “That which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship…
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2024 West Central Delegate Conference May 21-23 Grace Lutheran Church, Valentine, Nebraska Agenda: A Devotional Study of a General Epistle—Pastor Delwyn Maas Personal Prayer Fellowship—Pastor Paul Krause Preparing Young Christians for Attending Public University—Delegate from…
SEEN IN PASSING
Items of interest from various sources of religious news and opinion, in print and on the web. Wisconsin Court Rules Against Religious Charity. In a narrow 4-3 ruling in March, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled…
MARK KRANZ RETIREMENT
Every other month we get an update on what’s been happening recently at ourImmanuel Lutheran High School, College and Seminary in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. God has long blessed the CLC through teacher Mark Kranz, who…