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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
A couple discovers how God is using them—and their life experiences—for his bigger kingdom purpose. Jerry and Lynn Zimpelmann, members at Christ, Eagle River, Wis., are the first to admit…