My Christian life: Breaking barriers in Milwaukee and beyond
A woman lives her faith from Milwaukee’s central city to the halls of the United Nations. Dr. Joan Prince, a lifelong member of St. Philip, Milwaukee, Wis., has had a…
My Christian life: Perspectives from a lay missionary
A former lay missionary to East Asia shares her perspective on life, community, and identity in Christ. After teaching in WELS schools for a decade, Cindy Lendt decided to sell…
My Christian life: One serviceman’s faith journey
God helped a serviceman overcome many obstacles to his faith life to lead him closer to his Savior. Military service requires bravery. Service members put their lives on the line…
My Christian life: Navajo shepherdess finds joy in Jesus
The Good Shepherd guides and blesses a Navajo shepherdess in New Mexico. “Yá’át’ééh. I am called Marian Newman. I am Bitterwater clan, born for Sleeping Rock. My maternal grandfather is…
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…