Connecting women to Jesus and each other
Christine Painter's dedication to women's ministry has cultivated a thriving sisterhood at Living Hope, Commerce City, Colo. “I have always felt God tugging me towards supporting women,” says Painter. Driven…
Ministry through theater
“There are a lot of people out there who are not aware of who Martin Luther was. . . . He changed how religion was looked upon,” says retired Air…
WELS podcasts: The Non-Microwaved Truth
Podcast: The Non-Microwaved Truth Hosts: C.L. Whiteside Description: “How fast do you have to have it? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L., a…
Book nook: Seeking a Gentle and Quiet Spirit
Seeking a Gentle and Quiet Spirit in a Harsh and Noisy World by Amber Albee Swenson takes readers on a journey through the Scriptures to explore how a gentle and…
Community news: April 2025
Bethany, Bruce Crossing, Mich., celebrated 72 years of service by organist Ruth Force on Feb. 24. She continues to play for each service. On Feb. 2, Winnebago Lutheran Academy, Fond…
When technology is a blessing
Dillon Mares was weighed down by guilt. Baptized as a teenager, Dillon had drifted away from attending church. Now in his late 20s, he had a busy social life and…
My Christian life: Missionary wife values family ties
A missionary wife shares the importance of family ties when serving in a mission field. In March 2014, our family of five wearily deplaned at Hong Kong International Airport. My…
He lives!
“But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead” (1 Corinthians 15:20). Imagine a world without Easter. Imagine no bright Easter outfits, Easter lilies, or Easter sunrise services. Imagine no…
Confessions of faith: Tammy Stewart
A single mother finds her Savior as well as answers, healing, and community in a compassionate church family. When Tammy Stewart first walked through the doors of St. Paul’s, Columbus,…