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Confessions of Faith August 2024

Elizabeth Harr: The prodigal daughter

On June 26, 2017, Elizabeth Harr flatlined in the back of an ambulance from a fentanyl overdose.

On June 27, 2024, she celebrated seven years of sobriety from drug addiction.

The days in between are a testament to her determination, the enduring love of her family, and the power of a God who works miracles in even the most hopeless places.

How can parents encourage adult children who wander from the faith?

Q&A 2023 Dave Scharf
Many parents struggle with the heart-wrenching pain of watching their adult children wander from the Christian faith that was instilled in them as young children. Prof. David Scharf, himself a father of six, provides hope and comfort in this column from May 2023.

Explore more from the August issue:

Statistical analysis digs into current called worker shortage

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Each year, WELS collects data from all congregations and schools. WELS Congregational Services compiles this data into a comprehensive statistical report and publishes a statistical summary and analysis. The 2023 statistical summary shares . . .

Waiting: Never easy but always a blessing

Man head down on table with clock in forefront
“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD” (Psalm 27:14). Sometimes our waiting comes to an end when the Lord answers our prayer with yes. Then again, sometimes waiting needs to continue when God answers a similar prayer with . . .

Pioneering fellowship and friendships

Lutheran Girl Pioneers gathering with little girls
Families and children today have an overwhelming number of options for extracurriculars and activities. Yet in WELS churches around North America, nearly 900 girls at WELS congregations take the time to prioritize Lutheran Girl Pioneers (LGP) in their

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