The future of abortion
Whether Roe v. Wade stays or goes, the lives of unborn babies will continue to matter to all the members of Christ’s church. Some were probably surprised that she was so…
A heart captured by the gospel: Article 3
Luther learned how to think about persecution. The stories bother us. A Christian speaks the truth of God’s Word in a respectful way, and yet people condemn her on social…
A heart captured by the gospel: Article 2
When we know God has declared us righteous because of Jesus, we are consumed by a desire to share that truth. On April 17, 1521, Martin Luther stood before the…
Confessions of faith: Anthony and Tyler
Troubled teens find the gospel in an unexpected place. “Talk Time.” That’s what Anthony and Tyler call it. Tim Mueller, pastor at St. John, Watertown, Wis., gently helps them remember…
What it means to be truly Lutheran: The distinction between law and gospel
A question asked in almost every Lutheran catechism class is: “What are the two main teachings of the Bible?” Sometimes, a student might be confused and say, “The Old and…
Q&A: Why does it seem like Christianity is so negative?
Whenever I go to church, it seems like the pastor is always talking about sin, Satan, and hell. Why does it seem like Christianity is so negative? The Christian is…
Planting seeds
Confessing your faith, even at difficult times, plants the seed of the gospel. A local high school senior asked if I would come to her interfaith club’s evening event to…
Being Christ’s witnesses
As Americans become less interested in church, showing our neighbors sincere love and genuine friendship can offer opportunities to share the gospel. The American Christian church seems to be unraveling.…
Parent conversations: How can I let the gospel shine as I parent?
In my opinion, this is the toughest part of being a Christian parent—letting the gospel shine in how I deal with my kids. It just seems to come naturally to…