Planting seeds to bear eternal fruit
When Tammy Thorson was having her granddaughter, Aurora, baptized, she wanted a godly godparent for her. Since Thorson’s family had just joined St. Paul, Tomah, Wis., and was new to…
Showing love to children with special needs
When Pastor Tim Priewe’s daughter was born with cerebral palsy, he struggled to understand God’s plan. Now, three years later, the Priewes have experienced countless blessings through their little daughter,…
Community news: October 2024
On Aug. 9, Divine Savior Academy–Sienna, Missouri City, Texas, celebrated the grand opening of its new building, which includes 27 new classrooms, a gym, and a chapel. On Aug. 18,…
The National Conference on Worship, Music, & the Arts—in pictures
July 30–Aug. 2 at Carthage College, Kenosha, Wis. International connections “I am passionate about composing songs, directing the choir, and teaching others about music,” says Hatembo Chijoka, a member at…
Letters provide opportunity for intergenerational connection
“I liked being able to talk to people and ask them how their lives were different when they were my age.” “It was fun to hang out with people that…
Book nook: These Words are Written
Wow! The words shared throughout the gospel of John are truly encouraging and inspirational. It is wonderful to be reminded of how much God loves us and puts that into…
Here’s the key
“Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’ And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If…
Alone time
No matter how much of a social animal you are, no matter how much you love to spend time with friends and family, everyone needs some alone time once in…
Q&A: Why do we pray, “Lead us not into temptation,” if God can’t tempt us?
Why do we pray, “Lead us not into temptation”? I thought God can’t tempt us. In the Lord's Prayer, “Lead us not into temptation” follows immediately after “Forgive us our…