Bible contradictions?
The cross of Christ helps us reconcile what can seem to be contradictions in the Bible. Critics of the Bible attempt to discredit the Bible with a variety of strategies.…
August 2021
Week 29 Matthew 17:1-17 Matthew 18:1-35 Matthew 19:1-30 Luke 10:1-42 Luke 11:1-32 Luke 11:33-54 Luke 12:1-34 Week 30 Luke 12:35-59 Luke 13:1-35 Luke 14:1-35 Luke 15:1-32 Luke 16:1-31 Luke 17:1-37…
District news: August 2021
South Central After a freak winter storm, the pipes burst at Grace, Scroggins, Texas, and 90 percent of the building sustained water damage. WELS Christian Aid and Relief assisted the…
Letters reflect wisdom and encouragement
“Ministry is a marathon, not a sprint,” writes Dave Pagel, pastor at Bethany, Kenosha, Wis. “In order to be effective, you need to take care of yourself spiritually, physically, and emotionally.” Pagel’s words are written…
WELS news briefs: August 2021
Commission on Inter-Church Relations Representatives from 30 out of 34 member churches in the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Conference (CELC) participated in a virtual convention in late spring. The CELC serves…
Sunset invitation
An unexpected moment becomes an opportunity to share Jesus. During my working days, I was privileged to travel to Hungary. One Saturday the opportunity was open to be a tourist…
The lectionary: A path for public worship
The church year and the lectionary aid our worship of Jesus. “What am I going to talk about in worship on Sunday?” In 21 years of planning congregational worship, I have…
Confessions of faith: Christopher Koch
A new member feels thankful and free after realizing the depth of God’s forgiveness and love. Sometimes God puts people in our lives to help guide us when we start…
Q&A: Are there different interpretations of the Bible?
Every denomination believes they are teaching the right thing. Are there different interpretations of the Bible? The idea that there are many legitimate interpretations of the Bible is a lie…