My Christian life: Perspectives from a lay missionary
A former lay missionary to East Asia shares her perspective on life, community, and identity in Christ. After teaching in WELS schools for a decade, Cindy Lendt decided to sell…
Confessions of faith: Israel Asongo
Songs come from the hearts of African immigrants who love Jesus. On a typical Saturday afternoon when most people are doing chores, watching TV, or just checking out after a…
Please explain: What do people mean when they say that they have been “born again”?
What do people mean when they say that they have been "born again"? A former Lutheran I met in a nursing home became confused as a young woman when Pentecostal…
Savor the rain
Martin Luther was not only a student of the Scriptures but also a keen observer of history. He was well aware of how the Christian church spread and grew from…
Confessions of faith: Boggs family
A WELS family with Catholic roots stands in amazement of God’s enduring grace and faithfulness. Why are you WELS? For John Boggs, a first-generation Lutheran with Catholic roots, the answer…
Using images to tell God’s story
Terry Schultz, artistic development missionary for Multi-Language Productions, is a firm believer in the adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” That picture can make an eternal difference when…
Trained for war
When our sons and daughters first put on the uniform of the US Armed Forces, we may have many questions about what lies ahead for them. But of one thing…
At the King’s table
By grace, God’s table has become yours, and it is abundant with blessings. BREAKING NEWS: You've been Mephibosheth-ed. Mephibo . . . what? A Bible story will answer your question…
For matchless grace
Nothing else we experience can compare to the grace of God the Father. Hey, Dad. You know that convenience store that makes those incredible milkshakes? The other evening my car’s…