My Christian life: A single mother finds a new beginning
A struggling single parent finds a home, community, and renewed faith. Two and a half years ago, Erika was pregnant and living in what she calls some “unsavory” temporary housing.…
Confessions of faith: Anthony and Tyler
Troubled teens find the gospel in an unexpected place. “Talk Time.” That’s what Anthony and Tyler call it. Tim Mueller, pastor at St. John, Watertown, Wis., gently helps them remember…
What it means to be truly Lutheran: Baptism
Most American Protestant Christians have views of Baptism different from Lutherans. Some see Baptism as little more than a dedication ceremony where the parents are promising to raise their child…
Devotion: The world’s leading philanthropist is our friend
“At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions. . . . But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he…
My Christian life: A Ukrainian mother chooses life
A Ukrainian mother chooses life during dire circumstances. Recently, with much joy, Elizabeth Huida, the daughter of Oleksandr and Khrystyna Huida, was baptized at St. John and James Lutheran Church…
Spur one another on
“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one…