December

From the President

 

Joy to the World

 

Merry Christmas From Isaiah

Books of the Bible, Series No. 11

The Two Parts of Confession

475th Anniversary of the Large Catechism, Series No. 11

2004 Reformation Lectures

Presented at Bethany Lutheran College The thirty-seventh annual Reformation Lectures were held at the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center, Mankato, Minnesota, on October 28-29, 2004. These lectures are sponsored jointly by Bethany Lutheran College and Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary.

The Transition from Exploratory Mission to Congregation

It was just a little over two years ago that my wife and I first arrived in Clermont, Florida. We had no core group and no potential prospects had been identified. It was Eloise and I.

Christmas Traditions That Reflect Christ's Salvation

There are many Christmas traditions, probably more than for any other celebration we observe in our nation-and perhaps in the world! Probably the tradition that first comes to mind is that of shopping for Christmas presents. Retail merchants depend on a huge expenditure by shoppers to increase their year's profits. We read about people spending thousands of dollars for paintings, or decorative items for the home, or for such things as watches, jewelry, and clothing.

The Holy Family

[Jesus] went down with [His parents] and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. (St. Luke 2:51-52)

As for Me and My House, We Will Serve the Lord!

More than 400 young people and counselors traveled from all around the country to attend the 2004 Lutheran Youth Convention in Central Florida from July 29th through August 1st. The site of the convention was the campus of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, a suburb of Orlando.

Saint Triumphant - Mr. Harold Heimsoth

1925 was a memorable year for Chicago-land. In that year Al Capone took over Johnny Torrio's organization, and the Cardinals won the professional football championship. Oxford baggy pants, flapper dresses and the Charleston were all the rage. It was a memorable year for Harold and Evelyn Heimsoth, too.

Synod Scene

 

Christmas is for Receiving

"Christmas is for giving" is a much-used phrase heard in December. The idea behind this phrase is to prevent greed, that is, only wanting presents for oneself. Having a giving spirit will bless other people and make the giving person feel good. In the tale "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," there could be no Christmas when the Grinch stole all the presents under the tree.

Pastor, I Have A Question

Question: What is the intended purpose of the Advent season and how is it different from the Christmas season?

Jesus Gives Us Life

Wave of panic overwhelmed many people this fall when they heard the news that there were not enough doses of the flu vaccine to satisfy the demand. The prospect of getting sick, going to the hospital, or dying brought fear to many. Experience has shown that people should have a healthy respect for the flu virus; last year over 3,600 Americans died from complications of that disease.

Cross Currents

 

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