God be praised for ev’rything
I imagine more than a few pastors fancy themselves to be would-be hymn writers. Count me in. Years ago, as a parish pastor, I worked up a hymn for a…
Heaven-bound
God’s way of becoming a saint is through faith in Jesus Christ. My brother Tom is a saint. He died last December and is now in heaven. The angels rejoiced,…
Christ through us: Calling
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…
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…
Christ through us: Congregations
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…
By faith
Our lives don't depend on the great things we do. Our lives depend on Jesus. “By faith.” Those are some of the simplest words to say but the hardest words…
By faith
Imagine seeing a wooden ship 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet tall. And in a field in Kentucky. Yes, it’s the Ark Encounter. Perhaps you have seen…
Labor in the Lord
The work we do as Christians in this world is never in vain. For many people in our nation, Labor Day signals the start of school and an end to…
Christ through us: Culture
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…