Monthly Archives: February 2013

Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 14th February 2013

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Then maidens will dance and be glad, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow. (Jeremiah 31:13 NIV) For our light and momentary troubles are … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON 1.CORINTHIANS 13:8

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Love never ends. (1Co 13:8 ESV) Obviously! How could it be different? What more should come of love? What higher status could it attain? No, there is nothing higher or more beautiful than love. Love never ends, doesn’t give way for … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 13th February 2013

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Now the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. (1.Samuel 1:27 NIV) Jesus said: “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” (Mark 11:24 NIV)

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Mekane-Yesus-Kirche: Bruch mit ELCA und Staatskirche Schwedens

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Addis Abeba, 12.2.2013 – selk – Wie aus einer Pressemeldung der äthiopischen evangelisch-lutherischen Mekane-Yesus-Kirche (EECMY) vom 11. Februar hervorgeht (EECMY_ELCA_and_Cos), hat die 19. Generalsynode der EECMY am 11. Februar den Abbruch der Partnerschaftsbeziehungen zur Evangelisch-Lutherischen Kirche von Amerika (ELCA) und … Continue reading →

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Excerpts from the Apology

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Melanchton writes in his foreword: “I have instead assembled their principal arguments in order to bear witness to the entire world that we hold to the gospel of Christ correctly and faithfully. We take no pleasure in discord, nor are … Continue reading →

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SELK-Bischof würdigt das Pontifikat Benedikts XVI

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Papst Benedikt XVI. verzichtet auf sein Amt. SELK-Bischof würdigt das Pontifikat Benedikts XVI. Rom/Hannover, 11.2.2013 – selk – Papst Benedikt XVI., Joseph Ratzinger, der am 19. April 2005 vom römischen Kardinalskollegium zum Bischof von Rom und damit zum Papst gewählt worden … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON 1.CORINTHIANS 13:4-7

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 12th February 2013

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

This is what the LORD says– your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. (Isaiah 48:17 NIV) Jesus … Continue reading →

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Luther on learning the Catechism

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Many regard the catechism as a simple, trifling teaching, which they can absorb and master at one reading and then toss the book into a corner as if they are ashamed to read it again. Indeed, among the nobility there … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON 1.CORINTHIANS 13:1-3

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, … Continue reading →

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