Please explain: Why did God give the Ten Commandments?
Why did God give the Ten Commandments? Anchorage, Alaska, is one of those places where you can experience weather extremes. It can snow in July. There can be a heat…
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…
Psalm 32: When you need forgiveness
What kind of sinner are you? Do you consider yourself mildly sinful, at least not as bad as others? Or do you realize how serious each sin is and what…
Set free
Our life is worth living, not because we were born free but because God made us free through faith in Jesus. Do you remember the movie Born Free? It is…
Parent conversations: How can I let the gospel shine as I parent?
In my opinion, this is the toughest part of being a Christian parent—letting the gospel shine in how I deal with my kids. It just seems to come naturally to…