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Comfort in the midst of conflict: Revelation 12 to 15 Timothy J. Westendorf Seven churches. Seven seals. Seven trumpets. The next grouping is comprised of seven mini-visions. They are recorded in Revelation chapters 12–15. We’ll cover the first three this…
Our sinful flesh, with Satan’s help, make our lives messy. The Lord gives us the power to clean up. Becky Schermerhorn Have you seen Marie Kondo’s new show Tidying Up? After watching the…
After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” Genesis 15:1 Daniel J. Habben…
With many prayers, support from WELS members, and a partnership with WELS Special Ministries, the Lutheran Church of Ethiopia (LCE), WELS’ sister synod, is now the owner of a Braille embosser to help the many visually…
Mark G. Schroeder “One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts” (Psalm 145:4). There is no doubt that every “older generation” tends to view the “younger generation” with a…
When Herbert Justman, a member at Zion, Allenton, Wis., learned about the opportunity for WELS to establish a theological training facility for Hmong pastors in Hanoi, Vietnam, he said he…
Can the devil personally be tempting me and a lot of other people at exactly the same time? James F. Pope Your question leads us to look in Scripture and examine…
Escondido, California This past February, 11 members from Resurrection and Life, Rochester, Minn., traveled to Ascension, Escondido, Calif., to assist the congregation with local outreach. Together, they canvassed the neighborhoods of Escondido and San Marcos, Calif., sharing the gospel in nearly one thousand homes…
We are surrounded by immorality, but we are different. In the love of Jesus, we find strength to love. John A. Braun When the Holy Spirit brings us to faith, he sets us…
The audio version of the WELS Daily Devotions now features a new voice: Zach Steinke. Steinke is a senior at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary (WLS), Mequon, Wis., with prior experience in…
Failing health brings the assurance that one journey here on earth ended successfully in the glory of heaven. Mark H. Schewe “My mom is failing.” That’s what crossed my mind…
Spenser hadn’t been to church in years. He found himself wandering in faith and unsure of his beliefs. Moving to the city of Atlanta had provided him with a great…
An assault survivor shares how her life went from tragedy to triumph and how that has helped her reach out to others. Alicia A. Neumann Jay Lore says there was “nothing spectacular” about…
Rev. Timothy Satorius Three visitors! No big deal on some Sundays . . . lost in the crowd at some churches . . . a below-average turnout on many occasions.…
What’s a parent’s role as a child dates? It’s not often that I don’t chime in with my opinion on a topic, but this is going to be one of those…
When concerns about earthly goals arise, we remember that Jesus already accomplished reaching the goal of our faith: the salvation of our souls. Jonathan P. Bilitz Take a deep breath. Okay, let it…
Face opposition with courage and confidence Eric S. Roecker It was a fabulous fall day. The sun was shining. Brightly colored leaves were floating downward from the trees. The air had just a hint of the crispness that…
Through several different series, Forward in Christ authors have been providing tips and encouragement from their own personal experiences about how to share God’s Word with people who desperately need to hear about God’s grace. We asked for your feedback, and several of…
Family members couldn’t believe their eyes as they watched the flood waters rise, but their Christian faith moved them to action. Dayton Hamann Simeon and Heidi Wolf live on a…
Earle D. Treptow “I would have been happy to help, but no one ever bothered to ask me.” Comments like that illustrate the importance of the personal touch in encouraging…
Prayer comes from the heart Jeffrey D. Enderle Once preschoolers have acquired the ability to talk, their words just pour out. What tumbles out of their mouths can be a source of great…
John A. Braun From the beginning of his life, Jesus was the focus of opposition. Herod wanted to rid his little part of the world of this child whose birth had been…