Immanuel Lutheran Church invites parents of confirmation age children to learn and grow with their kids in the Christian faith. To encourage that continual learning and growth, each week of class we post a reading from the Large Catechism or other portions of our Lutheran Confession of the faith here especially for the mothers and fathers. These readings are directly … Continue reading Parents in the Household of Faith (Week Seven 11.1-7.2018)
Readings for All Saints’ Day (observed, 11.4.2018)
We pray: "Almighty and everlasting God, you knit together Your faithful people of all times and places into one holy communion, the mystical body of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Grant us so to follow Your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that, together with them, we may come to the unspeakable joys You … Continue reading Readings for All Saints’ Day (observed, 11.4.2018)
Parents in the Household of Faith (Week Six: 10.25-31.2018)
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites parents of confirmation age children to learn and grow with their kids in the Christian faith. To encourage that continual learning and growth, each week of class we post a reading from the Large Catechism or other portions of our Lutheran Confession of the faith here especially for the mothers and fathers. These readings are directly … Continue reading Parents in the Household of Faith (Week Six: 10.25-31.2018)
Parents in the Household of Faith (Week Five: 10.18-24.2018)
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites parents of confirmation age children to learn and grow with their kids in the Christian faith. To encourage that continual learning and growth, each week of class we post a reading from the Large Catechism or other portions of our Lutheran Confession of the faith here especially for the mothers and fathers. These readings are directly … Continue reading Parents in the Household of Faith (Week Five: 10.18-24.2018)
Your Dominion and Domain in Christ the Lord
God the Father gives you holy charge of your life: ruling over the time, talents and treasures entrusted to you. Christ redeems the whole you from the Fall into sin and restores true righteousness within you. The Holy Spirit sanctifies you, Christian, making you fit for the sacred task he has given. "God blessed them...and … Continue reading Your Dominion and Domain in Christ the Lord
Life Dwelling, Gazing and Inquiring
"One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple." (Psalm 27:4) Hear the full audio of "This Life Dwelling, Gazing and … Continue reading Life Dwelling, Gazing and Inquiring
Parents in the Household of Faith: Week Two (9.20-26.18)
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites parents of confirmation age children to learn and grow with their kids in the Christian faith. To encourage that continual learning and growth, each week of class we post a reading from the Large Catechism or other portions of our Lutheran Confession of the faith here especially for the mothers and … Continue reading Parents in the Household of Faith: Week Two (9.20-26.18)
Glory to God in the Church and in Christ
Sometimes, love itself gets disordered. There's a way of loving good gifts that gives God the glory for giving them. There's also a disordered love that elevates the gift above the Almighty Giver himself. That's idolatry, and we're all so inclined at times. But Glory to God in the Highest! We're visited by our Lord, … Continue reading Glory to God in the Church and in Christ
Parents in the Household of Faith: The First Commandment (Week One 9.13-19.2018)
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites parents of confirmation age children to learn and grow with their kids in the Christian faith. To encourage that continual learning and growth, each week of class we post a reading from the Large Catechism or other portions of our Lutheran Confession of the faith here especially for the mothers and … Continue reading Parents in the Household of Faith: The First Commandment (Week One 9.13-19.2018)
Seeds of Gentle Restoration
The question is not WHETHER you will sow or reap. You certainly shall sow and reap something. The only question is WHAT will you sow and then reap. Sow boldly in good cheer and look forward to a good harvest, for your Father richly blesses birds who neither sow nor reap. How much more shall … Continue reading Seeds of Gentle Restoration
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 