Hold on to what you have
Like nearly all Christian denominations in the United States, our Wisconsin Synod has experienced a consistent annual decline in membership over the past three decades. The synod’s largest membership was…
Please explain: Why can’t I make a decision to believe in Jesus?
Why can't I make a decision to believe in Jesus? “If y'all ever find a possum and it looks lost, just point his nose in the direction of the closest…
I was today years old
Since when did Amazon’s logo advertise that it sells everything from A to Z? Actually, since the year 2000. The arrow underneath the name, connecting the a and the z,…
Remaining faithful
A pastor reflects on his confirmation and the lifelong promise made years ago. I was confirmed on May 26, 1963. There were six in my class, but I had an…
Examined and confirmed
If you were confirmed as a youth, what stands out about that day? Excitement? Nervousness? Relief? What about Examination Sunday? More nervousness? Suspense? What would you think of going through…
Parent conversations: How can parents reinforce the importance of confirmation in their child’s life?
Confirmation is a rite of passage for many confessional Lutheran young people. Yet as important as their confirmation day is, most would agree that it’s the years leading up to…
WELS news briefs: October 2023
World missions | wels.net/missions Women's ministry | wels.net/women A new Advent by candlelight program and resources are now available at wels.net/new-2023-advent-by-candlelight-resources. Following the theme “The King Shall Come,” the materials…
A new part of the family
“He’s a part of our family. He’s Uncle Tony now!” The Leyrer family signed up in 2015 to participate in the International Student Program facilitated by St. John, Wauwatosa, Wis.…
Military teen confirmed virtually
As a military family, the Kassebaums have lived in 10 different locations over the past 19 years. Most recently, Colonel Paul Kassebaum was stationed in Germany with his wife, Megan,…