God’s big love
“He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his…
Speaking truth to power
They were laymen. They were courageous political leaders. And they were faithful Lutherans. Theirs is a truly fascinating story—an account of incredible courage, life-or-death drama, and unwavering conviction. It was…
Straight talk: A path to a stronger WELS college of ministry
You may have heard that Martin Luther College (MLC) is facing the challenge of having lost license eligibility for newly enrolled students entering teacher training programs. How did this happen?…
My Christian life: A modern-day Job
A Christian man experiences how the Lord gave, took away, and gave again. “In a single day, Job lost his entire world. It sounds a little bit too familiar, doesn’t…
Q&A: Who is to blame for the fall into sin in Eden?
Who is to blame for the fall into sin in Eden? When we are caught doing something wrong, it can be almost automatic—we blame someone else. A guilty child points…
Parent conversations: Talking to your kids about sex
This month’s author, Bradley Snyder, doesn’t pull any punches. He wants you to talk to your kids about sex. As a parent, as the campus pastor at a WELS high…
Confessions of faith: Zuber Shah
A family finds solid assurance in God’s love, which gets them through life’s hardest trials. Growing up, Zuber Shah, now a member at Salem, Stillwater, Minn., says he often felt…
Parables in Luke: Lesson 4
The parable of the shrewd manager The parable of the shrewd manager (Luke 16:1-15) places the reader right in the middle of a conundrum. What was the manager to do?…
Please explain: Am I supposed to forgive someone who doesn’t repent?
Am I supposed to forgive someone who doesn’t repent? On July 23, 2025, the sentencing hearing was held for Bryan Kohberger, who confessed to the brutal murder of four college…