“He that eateth and drinketh unworthily eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body.” — I Corinthians 11:29 In accordance with God’s Word and sound Lutheran practice, we observe “close” (sometimes also called “closed”) Communion, that is, …
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“Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the Word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.” — Hebrews 13:7 Our almighty God, in His all-wise providence and at the time …
“And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain” — I Corinthians 15:14 The fact of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is fundamental to our Christian faith because it deals with the …
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“We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.…” —Romans 8:28-30 For most people, “Happy New Year!” is a mere wish, a kind and …
Looking Forward to Jesus’ Great Passion During the holy Epiphany season, which ended this year on January 17th with the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, we specially marked the “manifestation” of the Lord Jesus as the “Light of …
“If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.” —I Timothy 3:1 The need in our beloved Conference for future pastors, though it was temporarily relieved in June of 2014 when we graduated two candidates …
“The secret things belong unto the Lord our God; but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this Law.” —Deuteronomy 29:29 Certain things can be learned …
“Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the Word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.” — Hebrews 13:7 Our almighty God, in His all-wise providence and at the time …
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16 “Privilege” may be defined as a special right or advantage granted or available only to …
Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. —- Matthew 21:5 One of the themes that stands out so clearly during the …
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