Parables in Luke: Lesson 3
The parable of the friend at midnight Jesus had been praying when one of his followers asked him for a lesson on prayer. Not only does Jesus give his listeners…
Revering the Lord every month
Our first dog was already named when we took him home. He was Octavian Augustus Jr. I should have known then that someday I would be a college history professor.…
The day the penny died
Unlike the pennies, pagers, and people of our world, the eternal truths of God’s Word never become obsolete. Recently, the penny died. On Nov. 12, 2025, after 232 years of…
Five new district presidents elected during district conventions
Each WELS district holds a convention once every two years, in the year between synod conventions. These conventions allow delegates to consider local ministry topics and issues that apply to…
2026 district convention photos
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A Hallmark moment
Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary graduates received a little extra encouragement before call day this past May in the form of homemade cards from first- and second-graders at Zion, Rhinelander, Wis. The…
2025 stats: Good news, hard news, and useful surprises
The 2025 Statistical Summary & Analysis does not tell a simple story. There is good news. There is hard news. And there are several findings that may surprise you because…