Reflections on the Trinity in Our Worship Services
“In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” Our worship services typically begin with our calling upon the name of our God in the “Invocation.” How many times have you...
View Article“Please Pass…the Word!”
“Man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” (Deuteronomy 8:3, ESV) It’s just not Thanksgiving without football? While it might be missed, we...
View Article“Jesus—the Way which Leads to Life”
MEDITATIONS ON JESUS’ SERMON ON THE MOUNT: MATTHEW’S GOSPEL, CHAPTERS FIVE THROUGH SEVEN [Jesus said:] “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction,...
View Article“HONOR YOUR MOTHER”
In the early 20th century a woman from West Virginia named Anna Jarvis began petitioning prominent leaders, including President Woodrow Wilson, to establish a national holiday which honored mothers. By...
View ArticleChrist’s Rock-solid Foundation for Life
MEDITATIONS ON JESUS’ SERMON ON THE MOUNT: MATTHEW’S GOSPEL, CHAPTERS FIVE THROUGH SEVEN Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house...
View ArticleThe Reformation Blessing Above All Others
“Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people. And he said with a loud voice,...
View ArticleThe Reformation Blessing Above All Others
Many blessings of the Reformation of the 1500’s still affect us today. We could mention having a Bible translation in our native tongue, having many hymns to sing praises to God, putting into practice...
View Article“…A Savior, who is Christ the Lord”
Reading through the four Gospels—particularly during the days leading up to the birth of Jesus—one often finds many of God’s people anxiously looking for ‘the Christ.’ The good news which the angels...
View ArticleFAITHFUL
DEVOTION – FATHER’S DAY FAITHFUL On the third Sunday of June, we are given the opportunity to reflect with thanksgiving on the blessings of our fathers. We buy cards, neckties, and golf balls to show...
View ArticleThe One Thing Needed
This year it is especially heartening to note that there are three schools in the Church of the Lutheran Confession that are either starting up fresh, or have plans to reopen. “And Jesus answered and...
View ArticleElection Coverage
Election coverage seems as if it has been going on “forever.” But in reality, it was only last spring when candidates began announcing their campaigns to be the next President of the United States....
View ArticlePersecution of Christians in Nepal
According to the World Watch List*, there are twenty-five countries where Christians are currently experiencing extreme or severe persecution. On that list you will find Nigeria (number twelve), Kenya...
View Article“Please Pass…the Word!”
“Man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” (Deuteronomy 8:3, ESV) It’s just not Thanksgiving without football? While it might be missed, we...
View Article“He is Elijah, Who is to Come”
There are few Old Testament Bible accounts that captivate one’s imagination more than the story of the prophet Elijah. Elijah served as the Lord’s mouthpiece in the northern Kingdom of Israel during...
View ArticleA New CLC Missionary
Each month our CLC Board of Missions updates us with the latest news from various mission fields. In a September call meeting of the Board of Missions chaired by our CLC President, Michael Eichstadt, a...
View Article“Jesus—the Way which Leads to Life”
MEDITATIONS ON JESUS’ SERMON ON THE MOUNT: MATTHEW’S GOSPEL, CHAPTERS FIVE THROUGH SEVEN [Jesus said:] “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction,...
View ArticleOur New Life in the Risen Christ
DEVOTION – NEW LIFE The year is 1753, in America. As long as you can remember, you have had to obey every whim of your master. He determines everything you do. He tells you when to get up and when to...
View ArticleA Fruitful Christian Life
In our family, there are few things we enjoy more than a freshly picked tomato out of our garden. As I write this article, the soil has been prepared and the tomato plants are in the garden and have...
View ArticleOn Watch
DEVOTION – ADVENT “And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!” (Mark 13:37) “Place your order today to receive it by December 24.” Modern shipping services are pretty remarkable. Most orders we...
View ArticleA Perfect Prayer from Our Perfect Lord
DEVOTION – LORD’S PRAYER “Our Father who art in heaven.” We address the heavenly Father who sent His beloved Son to save us from our sins and in His amazing grace chose us to be His children. Just as...
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