Visualizing the truths of Scripture
Martin Luther’s personal seal shares important biblical truths. What does your online presence testify about your faith? The celebration of the Reformation in October is a good time to remember…
Back the quarterback
Like a football team rallies around its quarterback, so too do we need to support and encourage our called workers in our battle against the devil. I am a pastor’s…
Q&A: Should the church be viewed as a business that is either growing or dying?
I was reading an article about growing churches, and the author said something along the lines of “The church is a business with shareholders. If a church is not growing,…
Parent conversations: How should families with young children approach going to church?
The words of Proverbs 22:6, “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it,” and Matthew 18:5, “Whoever…
Painful moments
Some moments, ones that sting with pain, are working to give you hope and a purpose. They are God fulfilling his promises. “Mama, can you help me?” the piercing voice…
Titus: Navigating truthful living in a deceptive age
God’s truth guards us against deceit and is the compass by which we navigate this life. “Once upon a time, we trusted religion. We trusted science. We trusted politicians.” Thus…
Walking together for 175 years
“Walking together on a path.” That is one definition of synod. You can recognize that word in Luke 2:44: “Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a…
Please explain: When does persistent praying become selfish praying?
When does persistent praying become selfish praying? A father is actively applying for job openings in a different state. The postings offer better wages and hours, more time with family,…
Confessions of faith: Julie Wen
From Buddhist to Lutheran: It started at a rodeo. I am MIT: 100 percent Made In Taiwan. Growing up in Taiwan, I was raised to believe that I was a…