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First and Last Words
Sat, Jan 07, 2012
There is something notable about the first and final words a person says. We love to hear the first words of a baby. What someone says on their deathbed also carries great significance.
Hear from three congregations who worked together to support mission work to a people group in Chad, Africa.
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Cover Story
An MK Return
Sat, Jan 07, 2012
So in September I stood on a tranquil beach on the west side of the Pacific facing this blue sea. After spending days walking among ruins, photographing the aftermath of such a horror, it’s not hard for one’s thoughts, even on a blue-sky day, to begin to imagine what my own desperate attempts at self-preservation might have been.
An Insult to Human Reason
Sat, Jan 07, 2012
The Christmas message has surely things in it insulting to human reason. When God wanted to bring his firstborn into the world, why did he not have arrangements made for his coming in a different way? Let a young, unmarried woman be with child, having conceived by the Holy Spirit, as we read in our confession. What an insult to reason!
CLB News
Missionary Paul Earns Ph.D.
Fri, Jan 06, 2012
After several years of study, research, more study, and writing, by God’s grace, Paul completed his Ph.D. program and dissertation. This whole process began with a desire to accomplish two things.
Elder Ordination at Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church
Fri, Jan 06, 2012
Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church recently celebrated the addition of four new elders to their leadership team. Senior Pastor Jeff Seaver officiated.
Featured Stories
J-Term - January 16-18, 2012
Fri, Jan 06, 2012
The date's of Lutheran Brethren Seminary's J-Term are January 16-18, 2012. This year's presenters are Dr. Ethan Christofferson, Dr. Robert Benne, Mr. Roy Heggland and Rev. Matthew Buccheri.
Family Matters - January 2012
Fri, Jan 06, 2012
When Jesus speaks, creation happens. When he called Levi, his words created the capacity in Levi to respond to the call. Should it be a surprise to us that when he calls us, he also creates faith and new life in us so that we are able to follow him? After all, his words create!
Gondor Calls for Aid!
Fri, Jan 06, 2012
Fires continue to be lit on snowy peak after snowy peak, until at last, the message is received at the neighboring kingdom: “Gondor calls for aid!” Gondor was deep in battle. And so are we, as believers in Jesus. This month, Women's Ministries calls for aid. Our Focus Project this year is supporting our pastors’ wives.
Removing the Mask
Fri, Jan 06, 2012
What is the Church under the direction and authority of Jesus Christ? When we read in Mark chapter 1 that Jesus cast out evil spirits and healed the sick, is this part of the ministry of the Church today?
Snap Shot!
New Missionaries
Thu, Jan 05, 2012
At the fall meeting of the Council of Directors, they voted unanimously to call Nathanael and Carrie to serve as missionaries among a people group in Chad.
In Need of Jesus
Fri, Jan 06, 2012
Whenever I get an opportunity to travel my answer is always “yes” and my next questions are “where, when, how and why?” I would guess that most people think through travel opportunities in the opposite order, but for me travel to new places is about the most exciting thing I can imagine.
Do You Innovate?
How We Accomplish International Mission Together
Fri, Jan 06, 2012
Individuals and congregations, who make up the family we call the Church of the Lutheran Brethren, have prayerfully and financially supported the international ministry that we have shared in significant and sacrificial ways all through our history.
RE:Think
Question Authority
Thu, Jan 05, 2012
Question Authority! This advice came from bumper stickers that began appearing in the late 1970s. There were many bumper stickers on the same theme, even the humorous variation, “Who are you to tell me to question authority?” The basic idea appeals to all of us, at least to some part of ourselves.
Glimpse
Who Is Listening When We Pray?
Sat, Jan 07, 2012
Prayer is a popular topic, or so it seemed when two women’s magazines arrived at our home in December each featuring a cover article on prayer!
Divine Authority
Sat, Jan 07, 2012
Jesus voluntarily left his throne in heaven to enter our world. He existed before the beginning, and yet he lowered himself to be born, as a child, fully human, in a manger. At his baptism he had no sin to confess, and yet he entered the water, humbling himself, to identify with us. Why? The short answer is, love!