My Christian life: One woman’s gratitude for being excommunicated
A woman shares how church discipline saved her life. If you had told Cherry Simpson 40 years ago that she’d eventually be back at Trinity, Crete, Ill.—the WELS congregation from…
My Christian life: Making music as a family
A husband and wife sing praises to God at hundreds of churches and schools. What do you get when a communications major and a vocal performance major meet in a…
My Christian life: Engaging the church’s youth
After struggling to feel connected in church during his youth, a pastor works to engage the church’s youth today. Kendall Cook, pastor at Trinity, Crete, Ill., has seen firsthand how…
My Christian life: Leading as a Christian in the business world
Using examples from his life, a business executive shares ideas on how to be a Christian leader in your vocation. Steve Hansen has had many titles in his life: business…
My Christian life: Fulfilling physical and spiritual needs
A woman works to identify and fill physical and spiritual needs in her community. In Ephesians 2:10, Paul writes, “We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good…
My Christian life: Raising a child with special needs
Parents of a son who lives with a disability share the blessings they've experienced and how they're helping others. Thirty-six years ago, Diane Oldenburg, member at Faith, Fond du Lac,…
My Christian life: Premature twins defy medical odds
A couple and their premature twins witness to the sanctity of life at any age. When I first talk with Makayla Darowski, she is holding her daughter on her lap…
My Christian life: College student recovers after rare diagnosis
In the darkest days, God’s plan unfolds for a family dealing with a rare disease. Going back and remembering what those weeks were like is scary with a mix of…
My Christian life: The reality of being a Vietnam veteran
Serving God can include serving the government as a soldier. The Vietnam War took place during a very disruptive time in our nation’s history. As college students were pushing the…