THE TWO DEBTORS
Simon was a Pharisee who asked Jesus to dine with him one day. A woman, known to be a “sinner,” interrupted the meal. She kissed Jesus’ feet, washed them with her tears, dried them with…
GIVING IT UP. . .
The MC (Master of Ceremonies) is introducing the guest of honor. He tells of his background, relating also his achievements and reputation. Obviously, he expects the crowd to be informed about and appreciative of such…
BEAUTIFUL IN CHRIST
“Do not let your adornment be merely outward-arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel-rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet…
THE SERMON
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. When Martin Luther returned to…
WORK-ANOTHER OF GOD’S MANIFOLD BLESSINGS
Work is good. My deeply German grandmother often said, “Arbeit macht das Leben süß”-“Work makes life sweet.” Until recent years, that was a concept largely taken for granted in America. Many would call it foundational…
WHAT DOES A DISCIPLE LOOK LIKE?
So much that is truly real we never really stop to consider. The fact that you are reading or hearing these words means that you are a sentient human being, which in turn means that…
SEEN IN PASSING
Items of interest from various sources of religious news and opinion, in print and on the web. State of Wisconsin Tries to Strip Catholic Charity of Its Religious Exemption. For over a century, the Catholic…
MISSION NEWS, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various mission fields. In this month’s newsletter, we want to share with you some brief updates from various fields where our…
BREAD OF LIFE READINGS, AUGUST 2023
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments August 1 TLH 220 Hebrews 9 Jesus Christ is a greater Priest than those…
THE MAGINOT LINE
I n this series, thos e involved with CLC foreign missions profile one aspect of our overseas endeavors. Prior to World War II, the series of fortifications known as the Maginot Line was considered by…