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. This fall marks the 60th year that Immanuel Lutheran College (ILC)…
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments September 1 TLH 196 / LSB 468 Jeremiah 15 No one can resist the…
Updates from congregations around the Church of the Lutheran Confession It might seem like a paradox. On the one hand God says of Himself in Malachi 3:6, “For I am the Lord , I do…
In this series, those involved with CLC foreign missions profile one aspect of our overseas endeavors. Are you someone who shows up early for church? Maybe you’ve been conditioned to arrive fifteen minutes early to…
This series offers an overview of the chief teachings of the Christian church. Law and Gospel. Or might we say, “Bad news; good news.” Sinners. Saved. “SOS (Shows our sin); SOS (Shows our Savior).” Brief…
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…
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…
“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…
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 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…
