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Investing in souls
Every conversation, every act of love, and every moment we share the gospel ripple into eternity. We’re not just maintaining friendships; we’re investing in souls that will live forever.
I opened Google Contacts for the first time in ten years, and after more than a quarter century using Gmail, I was stunned to find I had over 600 contacts. That’s not everyone I’ve ever e-mailed (that would easily be in the five digits, probably six) but people I intentionally added. I’ve cleaned up this list before, but probably not in a decade. These are people who mattered enough that I wanted to stay connected—people I knew would remain in my life.
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As I started cleaning up my contacts, a wave of emotions hit me. There were names of fellow pastors, former parishioners, family, friends . . . some who’ve passed away. (The number of deceased people I deleted genuinely surprised me.) Each name told a story of shared meals, ministry moments, and great conversations.
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Time moves fast. People don't stay in our lives forever.
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If we’re going to hang our hope for eternity on what the Bible says, we want to know that it’s reliable. Many so-called holy books—including the Muslim Qur’an, the Hindu Vedas, and the Book of Mormon—are out there. What makes the Holy Bible different? Much literature . . .
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One of the four priorities outlined in the synod’s “Christ through us” long-range strategic plan is “Calling.” For our synod to carry out its mission faithfully, we need an adequate number of well-trained pastors, teachers, and staff ministers to teach . . .
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“It was God’s plan for me.” Wei Nadine Li, a member of the South Asian Lutheran Evangelical Mission, WELS’ sister synod in Hong Kong, graduated in December 2025 from Martin Luther College (MLC), New Ulm, Minn. Li says that God has been preparing . . .
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