My Christian life: Boldly sharing God’s love
A young woman boldly shares God’s love with her peers and works to connect them with a caring Christian community. During this year’s WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership, a…
Q&A: Are we missing a book of the Bible?
Are we missing a book of the Bible? Starting with Matthew and ending with Revelation, there are 27 books in the New Testament. You might recall memorizing the names of…
Please explain: What can I do about worry in my life?
What can I do about worry in my life? “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). Simple. Question answered, article done! In reality,…
Straight talk: You can evangelize
When I visit churches across the United States, I often hear WELS members saying things like, “I don’t think I can evangelize. I don’t know the Bible well enough. I…
World news and commentary: May 2026
Global Methodist Church grows At the end of 2025, the Global Methodist Church (GMC) announced that it now includes more than six thousand churches worldwide. The GMC launched on May…
Words matter
It was one of those teachable moments between parent and child. It was around 1995. My young daughter was watching a television show in one room, while I was in…
Activated by the Light
When Jesus shines on us with his forgiveness, then we can do what we are made to do. My solar calculator is truly a marvel. I still have one on…
When Jesus calls
The One who once said, “Come,” now powerfully says, “Go.” The wind was strong. The waves were higher than they should have been. The boat pitched and groaned under the…
Miracles in Mark: Lesson 5
Mark 11:12-25: A quiet temple for the risen Jesus It is Monday morning of Holy Week. Jesus and his disciples are walking the road to Jerusalem. Jesus is hungry. He…