A parent’s worries and advice
A mom discusses the importance of talking to your children about what they may encounter when they go to college. We recently took our 18-year-old to college orientation day. The…
Confessions of faith: Pat Ensign
A woman finally discovers the blessings of Baptism. “I just want to go to heaven,” says 74-year-old Pat Ensign, when asked why she wanted to be baptized. Pat’s baptism was not only a blessing to…
Hindsight shows God’s blessings
Mark G. Schroeder Twenty-five years ago, in the spring of 1994, our synod was facing a time of uncertainty and divided opinions. Eight months earlier at the 1993 synod convention, the synod approved,…
Close enough to love
A Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. (Luke 10:33) Joel C. Seifert “And who is my neighbor?” A religious…
Discover who you are
University study encourages you to explore and discover. Parents need to be a part of that process too. Hannah White My third year of college has given me a perspective…
The Book of Revelation: Part 4
Comfort in the midst of conflict: Revelation 6 and 7 Timothy J. Westendorf Jesus, who was slain to purchase us for God, stood at the center of the throne. He…
Heart to heart: Parent conversations: How can we help a family with a sick parent?
How can we help a family with a sick parent? When we find out that someone we care about is sick, we want to help. Often, though, we don’t know…
Let’s do Lent!
How are you preparing to observe the Lenten season? Mark H. Schewe I’m sure you are preparing! The Lenten season begins the first week of this month, with Ash Wednesday…
Frogs in heated recliners
Glenn L. Schwanke I wake with a start, and it takes a few moments for me to realize it was only a dream. The dream? I’m sitting at the supper…