Monthly Archives: March 2013

Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 20th March 2013

When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, should not a people inquire of their God?  (Isaiah 8:19 NIV) Jesus Christ having disarmed the powers and authorities,  made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over … Continue reading

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Finnische evangelisch-lutherische Missionsdiözese gegründet

Finnische evangelisch-lutherische Missionsdiözese gegründet: Risto Soramies soll am 4. Mai zum Bischof geweiht werden Helsinki, 19.3.2013 – selk – Am 16. März haben 22 evangelisch-lutherische Gemeinden, die zur Gemeinschaft der Finnischen Luther-Stiftung gehören, zusammen mit der selbstständigen, auf Vereinsbasis organisierten Aamos-Gemeinde … Continue reading

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“Every preacher should exhibit two things” (Luther)

Dr. Martin Luther writes: “Every preacher should exhibit two things. First, a blameless life by which he can defy the world and no one have cause to slander the teaching, and second, irreproachable teaching, that he may mislead none that … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON HEBREWS 9:14

How much more, then, will the blood of Christ … cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!  (Heb 9:14 NIV) My dear friend! Have you not committed a sin, that … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 19th March 2013

There you saw how the LORD your God carried you, as a father carries his son. (Deuteronomy 1:31 NIV) And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. (1.John 4:16 NIV)

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LÖHE ON HEBREWS 9:13-14

The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 18th March 2013

“Show me, O LORD, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting is my life.” (Psalm 39:4 NIV) But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON HEBREWS 9:11-12

When Christ came as high priest of the good things that are already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not man-made, that is to say, not a part of this creation. He did not … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Sunday, the 17th March 2013

I am the LORD, who heals you. (Exodus 15:26 NIV) In the presence of all the people, she told why she had touched him and how she had been instantly healed. Then he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed … Continue reading

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What do you think about the Pope?

Well, now another good friend asked me to translate this into English. Here’s an emended version of my mornings posting. After readings some of my posts about the latest Pope my dear friend Stefan had asked: What do you think … Continue reading

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