A breathtaking Christmas
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of…
Another manger
One of the destinations in “From heaven to your heart” is a manger. Over the years, hymn writers and artists have portrayed Jesus’ manger in Bethlehem as being almost glamorous.…
Confessions of faith: Angie Zhang
A concert pianist discovers a new church family and grows in her faith through a congregational campus ministry program. It all started with a Facebook post. A WELS student was…
Free in Christ: Worship
"Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs” (Psalm 100:2). Read how three churches offer worship services that fit their context. "That they might see Christ" My…
Repent and be baptized
God’s clear message in his Word directs us as we prepare for Jesus’ second coming. My hometown of Edna is full of sidewalks. Thanks to a grant from the great…
Parent conversations: How should we handle sibling squabbling?
Sometimes it helps just to know you’re not alone. This month’s topic falls into that category for me. The articles not only contain some great suggestions for how to combat…
A Christmas favorite things list
John the Baptist shares some of his favorite gifts to prepare us for Christ’s coming. Do you remember Oprah’s Favorite Things episodes when she would give gifts to members of…
Q&A: What is so destructive about gossip?
I always hear that gossip is dangerous, but everybody does it. What is so destructive about it? The biblical concept of gossip is sharing other people’s secrets or speaking negatively…
Please explain: Was John’s baptism the same as the baptism commanded by Jesus?
A few years before Jesus’ Great Commission directed his followers to baptize and teach his Word (Matthew 28:19,20), John the Baptist baptized people (see Luke 3:3; 20:4; Acts 18:25). Was…