On grief and grieving: A Christian perspective
Glenn L. Schwanke In 1969 Elisabeth Kübler Ross published her groundbreaking book On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy and Their Own Families. The…
Glenn L. Schwanke In 1969 Elisabeth Kübler Ross published her groundbreaking book On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy and Their Own Families. The…
Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. Hebrews 4:1 Daniel J.…
Time with Grandpa brought lessons about praying to our heavenly Father. Joshua Van Sluytman When I was little, I enjoyed spending time with my grandpa on the farm. My favorite time was riding with him on the tractor while…
A man finds a sense of belonging after returning to a WELS church. Rachel Hartman After growing up in a WELS congregation in Wisconsin, Kyle Oppermann left to join other church bodies as an adult.…
Quiz the intimidator Thomas H. Trapp In my early years as a full-time campus pastor, I attended a gathering of diverse university religious clergy. Intriguingly, they invited a Christ-centered scholar to speak to a group of mostly skeptical…
How can we prepare children for summer camp? When I was going into eighth grade, I went to band camp for a week during the summer. I had a blast,…
Unable to pay for her sins even as a nun, one woman finds the peace of the gospel. Jennifer Nelson I grew up as a Roman Catholic, but I confess…
In spite of the First Commandment, idolatry still persists in our world. John A. Braun Idolatry? Today? Yes! And in familiar and unfamiliar forms. Paul walked the streets of Athens and noted the statues of idols…
Pentecost celebrates the harvest of souls that has continued through the ages. E. Allen Sorum Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to help his church testify about him, but he told his…