As the bell tolled for an earthly life that had passed, his children and grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends huddled together as...

A personal reflection on the Disposition of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Modena, Wisconsin, in October, 2021, written by Diane Pfund....

Russell Francis Betts April 2nd, 1938 – Jan 8th, 2024 Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to...

The theme for Zion’s Advent will be “peace.” Lasting peace may sound like a fantasy in this world. At the end of the Small Catechism,...

Recently we marked the first day of fall (September 22). In scientific language, our planet was in the autumnal (fall) equinox. The word...

According to archeologists, the city of Ephesus was occupied as early as 1400 BC. Some ancients believed the city to be founded by the...

The following article by Dr. John F. Lang first appeared in the May 2021 (Vol 13, Issue 5) edition of The Lutheran Clarion. “The truth is...

There is at least one new addition to our ministry in 2021. This past fall, as area pastors were considering further ways to serve our...

God’s greatest gift to the world is His Word. The LORD created all things in heaven and earth with the breath of his mouth (Psalm 33:6,...

Those who love Thy law have great peace, and nothing causes them to stumble. (Psalm 119:165 NASB) Moses writes about the righteousness...

Popular singer/songwriter Craig Richardson (stage name Craig Minowa) penned the lyrics of an intriguing song which he released in 2010....

In our present society, the topic of gender is hugely relevant. Sadly, it is a topic surrounded by much confusion. For example, a recent...

Fellow Redeemed, It continues to be a joy to serve the Lord together with you. In view of the scriptures which we proclaim, the name of...

Our God loves to work with his hands. He’s not afraid of getting his palms soiled. In fact, that is precisely how he made us: O LORD, you...

Eulogies (fancy term for “words of praise) are not as common at Lutheran funerals compared to the funerals of other Christian...

It was the most important week in history. Jesus was rejected, condemned, nailed to a tree, and died. He rose from the dead and appeared...

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb (Psalm 139:13). Zion recently observed Life Sunday—a day...

Rituals help us mark the passage time. This is true even for those who claim to be non-religious; indeed the Cambridge Dictionary defines...