SERVING WITH JOY
In this series we are reprinting Spokesman articles by early leaders in the CLC. Pastor Emeritus James Albrecht is the curator of the series. Rev. Egbert Albrecht (1921-2009) was a leader in the formation of…
THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS: THE BETTER WAY
In this series we offer brief introductions to the books of the Bible, including background, authorship, content, and application to the lives of today’s Christians. In the early days of Christianity, as the message of…
OPERATION INFANT RESCUE
History has recorded some notable and important rescues. In WWII alone, General MacArthur and his family were rescued from Corregidor in the Philippines by PT boats followed by a plane to Melbourne. The raid at…
THE GOD WHO RIGHTLY CRIES “WOLF!”
“Knowing this first: That scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts, and saying, ‘Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep all things continue…
PAUL GERHARDT (1607-1676) “A THEOLOGIAN SIFTED IN SATAN’S SIEVE”
Each month we highlight a hymnwriter who authored one or more of the well-loved hymns that we sing today. The description of the Lutheran hymn writer Paul Gerhardt in our title is a translation of…
SIGNS AND WONDERS
The word “miracle” refers to something that cannot ordinarily occur within the realm of the universal laws of nature. Jesus performed miracles to validate what He said, such as in Matthew 9:6-7, “‘But that you…
OH! I KNOW YOU!
A short passing glimpse fired off a bolt of recognition which prompted a physical double-take and the mental conclusion, “I know that woman.” But how do I know her? She was in the growing crowd…
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Call for Nominations. Nominations to fill synodical offices can be made by CLC pastors, professors, male teachers, and voting members of CLC congregations any time between January 1 through March 31, 2026. Nomination forms will…
GOD, UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was…
INNOVATIVE CHRISTMAS OUTREACH
Every other month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with recent news from various fields. There is no lack of busyness to the month of December. Amidst all the flurry of activity, everyone is…