Our resurrection reset
“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above,…
Understanding the divine call
The Bible teaches that every Christian is a member of the priesthood of all believers. That means that every believer has direct access to God in prayer through faith, can…
Confessions of faith: Tom Leair
A man encourages another to come and see Jesus at his church. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a gas station? Gas, of course,…
Parent conversations: Can parents be friends with their children?
I’ve found there is a bittersweetness to watching my children get older. Although it’s painful to know that I’ll never rock them to sleep again or hear a cute, little…
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…