Confessions of faith: John Jia
A school open house provides an opportunity to reach a Chinese family and start a new cross-cultural ministry. John Jia, a member at Reformation, San Diego, Calif., has a heart…
My Christian life: The reality of being a Vietnam veteran
Serving God can include serving the government as a soldier. The Vietnam War took place during a very disruptive time in our nation’s history. As college students were pushing the…
Our Lord reigns
Even when all the world seems against him, our heavenly Father holds all history in loving hands. Aren’t you glad the worst of the pandemic is over? It wasn’t just…
Q&A: I have no special gifts, and I mess up all the time. Does God really need me?
I have no special gifts, and I mess up all the time. Does God really need me? On the Last Day, Jesus will say to us, “Come, you who are…
Bible study: Spiritual gifts
Some Christians believe they have not been given spiritual gifts. 1 Corinthians 12:7 reminds us of the opposite, “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for…
Thank God for conflict
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful” (Colossians 3:15). The election didn’t go the…
Please explain: The world is a mess. Why doesn’t Jesus do something about it?
The world is a mess. Why doesn't Jesus do something about it? It happened again. This time on May 24, 2022, in an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Twenty-one shot…
Thanks for not giving
Thanksgiving is a time when we pause to give special thanks to God for the many ways in which he has blessed us. We have many blessings: a Savior, our…
WELS Christian Aid and Relief responds to Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on Sept. 28 as a powerful Category 4 storm. Thirteen WELS congregations were in the vicinity of the storm and had varied degrees of…