My Christian life: From prospect to pastor
One year out of the seminary, a pastor shares his journey into the public ministry. Jacob Shepherd, pastor at St. Paul, Round Lake Park, Ill., remembers when he started thinking…
My Christian life: The unique path of embryo adoption
A couple struggling with infertility embarks on a journey into embryo adoption. Leah Bongard will share with anyone the story of how her son, Isaac, entered the world. It is…
My Christian life: Turning tragedy into blessing
A mother demonstrates the hope she has through her Savior following her son’s devastating accident. “ ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to…
My Christian life: A Malawian Christian committed to serving others
A Malawian Christian brings his faith to the United States and back home again to Africa. On the opposite side of the world, other Lutherans right now are praying to…
My Christian life: Pen pal shares faith with prisoners
God’s grace brings forgiveness, hope, and love across prison walls. “Remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison” (Hebrews 13:3). Growing up, perhaps you had…
My Christian life: Born deaf to a hearing family
Growing up deaf with limited language skills, a woman seeks to understand what Christ did for all people. Rebecca Davis is a Christian. She loves her Lord. Yet, Rebecca has…
My Christian life: A single mother finds a new beginning
A struggling single parent finds a home, community, and renewed faith. Two and a half years ago, Erika was pregnant and living in what she calls some “unsavory” temporary housing.…
My Christian life: Finding real Christmas joy while in the hospital
A hospital stay during Christmas helps a pastor focus on real Christmas joy. “Please, Lord, please let next Christmas be different.” On Dec. 12, 2020, I was admitted to the…
My Christian life: Holding up the prophets’ hands
How one woman turned her mission zeal into a lifetime of service "holding up the prophet's hands". For almost 60 years Delores Griepentrog has been writing letters of encouragement and…