Confessions of faith: Yaz Rodriguez
A college student shares her journey to the cross. Spring 2019—The drive I held those pills in the palm of my hands, too many to count. When I couldn’t swallow…
Powered by the Holy Spirit
When our faith seems to grow weak, we need the work of the Holy Spirit. Last summer, my five-year-old learned to ride a two-wheeled bike on his own. He was…
The Lord calls: Article 2
The Lord guides his people to select public servants of the gospel. After 24 years of faithful service, Pastor Smithson decided to retire. The members of the congregation knew that…
My Christian life: The unique path of embryo adoption
A couple struggling with infertility embarks on a journey into embryo adoption. Leah Bongard will share with anyone the story of how her son, Isaac, entered the world. It is…
Cookies for loneliness
The smell of cookies and the aroma of God’s promises chase away loneliness. As I sit here at my computer, the aromas of chocolate and peanut butter fill the air.…
King David and our future King: Article 6
David’s concern was building a house for the Lord, but the Lord’s plan was to build a house for David. David was the rightful and ruling king of Israel. The…
God’s desire for a multiethnic church
My congregation sits in the center of Milwaukee, a city frequently residing atop lists of “most segregated cities” in America. Our congregation always observes the celebration of Juneteenth, a landmark…
Stepping into special education
“St. Marcus integrated Mason from day one,” says Brenda Jashinsky, Mason’s mom. “They embraced him with love immediately.” After Mason was diagnosed with autism as a toddler, Brenda struggled to…
WELS news briefs: June 2022
WELS Missions WELS Europe Team, part of WELS World Missions, is working with the Igreja Luterana de Portugal (ILP), WELS’ sister synod in Portugal, to reach the world’s largest Portuguese-speaking…