A thought: Hope
When we think of Christian hope, we quickly turn to the passages from God’s last revelation to us. We long for the time when God will “wipe every tear from…
Confessions of faith: Christopher and Amanda Koch
A new member feels thankful and free after realizing the depth of God’s forgiveness and love. Sometimes God puts people in our lives to help guide us when we start…
Q&A: Are there different interpretations of the Bible?
Every denomination believes they are teaching the right thing. Are there different interpretations of the Bible? The idea that there are many legitimate interpretations of the Bible is a lie…
Please explain: Why do I so often fail to do what God wants?
I think you already know the answer to the question, Why do I so often fail to do what God wants? The problem is not so much about what you…
President’s message: Thoughts about the new hymnal
After years of careful development, our synod now has a new hymnal. Someone may well ask the question, “Why a new hymnal? What is wrong with the one that we’re…
The book of James: Avoiding loveless judging
A blueprint for living out our life of faith Did you know that the snail has teeth on its tongue? Under the microscope, hundreds of tiny teeth show up. With…
Parent conversations: How can families use the hymnal in their worship life at home?
True confession: I’m not much of a singer or musician. Yet I enjoy belting out a great hymn of praise, and it makes my heart soar when I hear my…
Bible study: Interpretation practice
HERMENEUTICS COMES from a Greek word that means “to interpret.” Therefore, hermeneutics refers to the study of biblical interpretation, determining the meaning the writer intended for the original reader. We…
Granny’s cross
An unexpected discovery from the past has a message for today. I remember my Granny. That’s what we respectfully called her. She was a small, determined woman with gray hair…