A new open door
Culture shifted. Absolute truth died. There’s a new standard that’s defended as undeniable, as the only right way to live: Your truth is your truth; someone else’s truth is his…
Please explain: How is church discipline a loving practice of the church?
How is church discipline a loving practice of the church? “They kicked me out of the church.” The man in his mid-40s was sincere as he told his story. He…
Please explain: What is the Holy Spirit’s role in the life of a Christian?
What is the Holy Spirit's role in the life of a Christian? When Lutheran students learn about the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian, they…
I repent in dust and ashes
Lent is a season for acknowledging with sorrow that our sins caused the Son of God to suffer and die. Job was terrified. He had come to realize the error…
Q&A: How can I better manage what God has given me this year so that I glorify him?
My New Year’s resolution is to manage better what God has given me to glorify him with my life. Any suggestions? Everything you have is a gift from God. One…
Bible study: Baptismal blessings
Baptism connects us to our Father in heaven and makes us part of his family. The church has described Baptism as “an individual application of the Word” and the “visible…
What does this mean for me? Article 3
How do you measure your value? How do you measure your value? Do you play the comparison game? A student is convinced that worth is measured in GPAs. A mom…