Congregations join to revive ancient vigil
At precisely 7:27 P.M.—sunset—on Saturday, April 4, members from four Lutheran congregations in the Madison, Wis., area, joined around a bonfire to commence...
The next generation
The next generation of WELS leadership is already here, as evidenced by the largest teen attendance at the WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership since...
Keeping neighbors warm
It gets cold in Wisconsin. Really cold. Winter gear like hats, gloves, and scarves are a necessity that, unfortunately, many don’t have access to. This need—and...
Preparing hearts for Lent with a good-bye
Every Ash Wednesday since 2010, members of Saving Grace, Mobile, Ala., have ceremoniously said good-bye to Alleluias for the season of Lent, a contemplative subtraction...
My Christian life: A lay member serves as a law enforcement chaplain
A layperson serves gospel comfort to those who serve. A misdialed phone transfer, a post-wedding move, and a desire to serve. These are all factors that led Mark...
Confessions of faith: Zach and Chanti Sanchez
A move to a new state leads to a new understanding of salvation. When Chanti and Zach Sanchez moved from California to Texas in 2018, they were just looking for...
Confessions of faith: Alicia Heintz
A woman seeks God in all the wrong places before finding him in the Word. Alicia Heintz, 58, wanted to find God. She looked everywhere, turning over every stone...
My Christian life: Born deaf to a hearing family
Growing up deaf with limited language skills, a woman seeks to understand what Christ did for all people. Rebecca Davis is a Christian. She loves her Lord. Yet,...
Confessions of faith: Dale Anne Mondy
God’s grace and promises provide comfort for a woman during dark times. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”...
Confessions of faith: Cheryle and Dana McArdle
Man’s best friend leads to a new friend, a new church, and a renewed faith in Christ. On a routine visit to the dog park with her German shepherd, Cheryle McArdle...
Confessions of faith: Sherry Deaton
The seed of the Word fell on rocky ground but over time sprouted and grew. Amanda M. Klemp In 2005, an agricultural expert grew a date palm tree from seed that was...
Confessions of faith: Daryl Fleck
A long journey ends with faith in Jesus and a desire to serve him. Amanda M. Klemp At age 66, Daryl Fleck is retired and lives in New Ulm, Minnesota. He likes to...