Q&A: If God hears my prayers, why isn’t he saving my loved one’s life?
A church member’s wife has cancer. He says, “I’ve prayed and prayed, but God isn’t listening. If he was, why isn’t she getting better?” He is afraid he will lose…
Parent conversations: How can we be sensitive to parents with a child who has special needs?
I’m leading a Bible study on grief as I write this. A few days ago, I was preparing a lesson that included a portion of Lamentations chapter 2: “My eyes…
Confessions of faith: Steve Yetter
Grief is a painful reminder that we live in a fallen world, but it also was the Lord’s tool to lead a man deeper into Christ’s love for him. Spring…
Reflections on Lutheran leadership
These National Conference on Lutheran Leadership presenters offer a perspective of what Lutheran leadership means to them, helping each of us reflect on how we can carry out these principles…
Parent conversations: How can we help today’s overwhelmed teens?
Being a teen has always involved struggle and angst. The difference today is that a teen’s struggles can be broadcast immediately to an entire world of virtual “friends.” Plus, social…