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Faith & Fellowship Magazine Vol. 21 Authority / January 2012

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:43:00 -0000

Scripture tells us that Jesus is the exact representation of God and the radiance of his glory (Hebrews 1:3). It tells us that through him the universe was made, and that by his word the universe is sustained.

As Jesus lowered himself to become human, he brought with him all the power of God, and as he was crucified on the cross his perfect blood freed us from the guilt of sin.

In Jesus we are given the Almighty, the first and the last, the beginning and the end, but more than that, we are given a savior. God in the flesh, driven to the cross by his love for us, cleansing us from our sin, and with divine authority inviting us to approach the unapproachable.

An MK Return

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:52:00 -0000

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.

Who Is Listening When We Pray?

CLB Prayer Team — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:04:00 -0000

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

Troy Tysdal — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:01:00 -0000

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!

First and Last Words

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:50:00 -0000

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.

An Insult to Human Reason

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:49:00 -0000

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!

In Need of Jesus

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:55:00 -0000

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.

J-Term - January 16-18, 2012

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:21:00 -0000

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.

Roger Viksnes Installed (Video)

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:36:00 -0000

Ordinations

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:12:00 -0000

Pastors Dean Rostad and Danny Bronson were ordained this past Fall.

Family Matters - January 2012

Roy Heggland — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:57:00 -0000

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!

How We Accomplish International Mission Together

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:51:00 -0000

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.

Gondor Calls for Aid!

Cheryl Olsen — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:19:00 -0000

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, 06 Jan 2012 19:38:00 -0000

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?

Elder Ordination at Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:42:00 -0000

Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church recently celebrated the addition of four new elders to their leadership team. Senior Pastor Jeff Seaver officiated.

Missionary Paul Earns Ph.D.

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:23:00 -0000

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.

New Missionaries

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:27:00 -0000

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.

Question Authority

Brent Juliot — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:25:00 -0000

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.