Securely in God’s hands
The bondage of the will, a topic Martin Luther defended 500 years ago, reminds us that our salvation rests not in our bound will but in Christ’s finished work. Let’s…
Christ through us: Commission
Our focus for 2025–2035 The new long-range strategic plan names four priorities for WELS to focus on for the next ten years. These sweeping areas tackle the challenges the church—and…
Q&A: Do you have tips for witnessing about Jesus?
Why is sharing my faith so hard? Do you have tips for witnessing about Jesus? Why is it so easy to talk about the weather or sports, but so difficult…
Parent conversations: A children’s Christmas service to remember
I’ve sat through roughly one hundred children’s Christmas services so far in my life. Each one has been special—honestly. The familiar parts are like an old friend—comforting and steadfast—while the…
Please explain: How do Lutherans view Mary?
How do Lutherans view Mary? How the Christian church views Mary has been a subject of debate for millennia. In the first few centuries of the New Testament Christian church,…
Titus: Navigating truthful living in public life
God’s truth guards us against deceit and is the compass by which we navigate this life. Someone recently told me, “The sky really is falling.” This individual pondered the assassinations…
Grace has a face
It has been described as “amazing” in a well-known hymn. Another hymn states that it has a thrilling sound. It is grace. A common definition of grace is “undeserved love.”…
Christmas is about you
Why did Jesus come to earth, born that night in Bethlehem? It was all for you. Another Christmas for Kids Saturday was wrapping up. The children had learned about the…
Confessions of faith: Juan Reyes
Meet Juan Reyes, a new church planter in Tenancingo, Mexico, and a man who is always learning. Juan Reyes has spent his life learning. He learned how to be a…