“HOSANNA TO THE SON OF DAVID!”
In this series we are reprinting Spokesman articles by voices from the past in the CLC. Pastor Emeritus James Albrecht is the curator of the series. Pastor Rick Grams (1951-2022) was a Viet Nam-era veteran…
“HOSANNA TO THE SON OF DAVID!”
2 PETER – A FINAL MESSAGE FROM A LOVING FATHER
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. When Jesus reinstated Peter on the shores of the Sea…
THE UNPLEASANT TRUTH
“And all the prophets prophesied so and said, ‘Go up to Ramoth-gilead and triumph. The Lord will give it into the hand of the king.’ And the messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to…
WHILE WE AWAIT JESUS’ RETURN
“Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved…
PHILIPP NICOLAI – “WAKE, AWAKE!”
Each month we highlight a hymnwriter who authored one or more of the well-loved hymns that we sing today. Philipp Nicolai was born in Germany in 1556, ten years after the death of Martin Luther.…
AND THEN THE RESURRECTION CHANGED EVERYTHING
(Read Matthew 28:1-10) On at least three occasions, Jesus forewarned His disciples of His impending suffering and death. With each warning He also gave the certain promise of His resurrection. In Matthew 16:21, for example,…
A VICTORY MARCH TO THE GRAVE
Usually, the parade happens after the war is won. Throughout history, when a conquering general returned home, the scene was predictable. He would ride a white stallion, chin held high, followed by a train of…
SEEN IN PASSING
Items of interest from various sources of religious news and opinion, in print and on the web. Prayer Actually Works—Who Knew? An essay in RealClearReligion argues that the evidence for the benefits of prayer is…
FRIENDS OF THE IMMANUEL FOREST-AN OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER AT ILC
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. In 2025, a volunteer-driven group called “Friends of the Forest”…
“BREAD OF LIFE” READINGS MARCH 2026
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments March 2 TLH 469 / LSB 648 Psalm 87 Through Baptism the Lord welcomes…