COUNT THE COST
In this series we are reprinting Spokesman articles by early leaders in the CLC. Pastor James Albrecht is the curator of the series. Pastor Maynard J. Witt (1913-1992) was a leader in the formation of…
THE LETTERS OF SAINT PAUL – THE EPISTLE OF JAMES – “OF DIAMONDS AND STRAW”
A perfect diamond is flawless on every facet and from every perspective that it is viewed. That does not necessarily mean that every perspective will always hold equal appeal in every setting. The bottom of…
RIZPAH, A MOTHER’S LOVE
Have you heard of Rizpah? It would not surprise me if you haven’t. She is mentioned on only two occasions in Scripture. Not a single word is attributed to her, only actions. She was a…
SYNCHRONIZE YOUR WATCHES!
“But by the same word the heavens and earth that now exist are stored up for fire, being kept until the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly. But do not overlook this one…
JOHANN HEERMANN – “O DEAREST JESUS”
Each month we highlight a hymnwriter who authored one or more of the well-loved hymns that we sing today. Johann Heermann 1545-1647 After losing four infants to the grave, Anna Heermann vowed to dedicate her…
USE AND ABUSE OF PRAYER
The message of our salvation is simple and pure. Jesus died on Calvary for my sins. He took upon Himself my guilt. He gave to me His righteousness. This changes everything. All is new. In…
REPENT AND BELIEVE
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” (Acts 3:19 NIV84) The speaker (if you want to call him a…
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attendees at an exploratory mission service in Des Moine, Iowa November 10, 2025 Nominations for ILC Professor and ILC President. The Board of Regents announces the following nominations to fill the professorship vacated by the…
“LET US RUN THE RACE WITH ENDURANCE”
Every other month we get an update on what’s been happening recently at our Immanuel Lutheran High School, College and Seminary in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Immanuel has many options for extracurricular activities that keep students…
BREAD OF LIFE READINGS, JANUARY 2026
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments January 1 TLH 14 / LSB 791 1 Kings 20 Ben-hadad, king of Syria,…