Free in Christ: Member ministry
“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us” (Romans 12:6). Read how three congregations encourage members to use their gifts to serve others. Your life…
Free in Christ: Worship
"Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs” (Psalm 100:2). Read how three churches offer worship services that fit their context. "That they might see Christ" My…
Free in Christ: Vestments and other worship attire
“None of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for…
Free in Christ: Stewardship of time and talents
“Each of you should use whatever gifts you have received to serve others” (1 Peter 4:10). Read how WELS lay members use their gifts in ministry work. Blessed to be…
Free in Christ: Personal offerings
“Honor the LORD with your wealth” (Proverbs 3:9). Read how two Christians requested and received direction on how to plan their offerings. “Emily” asked on the WELS website, “I was…
Dark days in life
People of my generation will tell you they can pinpoint where they were on Nov. 22, 1963, when they heard the shocking news that President John F. Kennedy had been…
Free in Christ: Use of property
“Love your neighbor as yourself” (Luke 10:27). Read how three congregations have designed their properties to be inviting spaces for their neighbors. Relational architecture Is your church facility hospitable? As…
Billboard theology
Along with my wife, Cathy, I was embarking on a 1,500-mile road trip. What to do for hours and hours? How about looking at billboards along the interstate and examining…
Workers working together
“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” Helen Keller’s observation of life in general certainly rings true when it comes to congregational life. This month’s…