Lovingly intolerant
I can think of many words to describe my father, but tolerant is not one of them. Students in the Latin classes he taught at Northwestern College would agree. From…
Blessings too numerous to count
This year, we are privileged to celebrate the 175th anniversary of our synod’s founding. As we look back over those 175 years, we will find much to be thankful for.…
“Christ through us”: A synod convention preview
WELS is not merely a religious organization or a Christian denomination. More accurately, it is a fellowship of more than 1,200 congregations and 330,000 people who have joined together in…
Even in darkness light dawns
“Blessed are those who fear the LORD, who find great delight in his commands. . . . Even in darkness light dawns for the upright . . . They will…
How do you measure success?
How do you measure success? In business, success is measured by increased sales and rising profits. In sports, success is measured by games won and championships achieved. In war, success…
What a view!
A long time ago, when I was in college, two friends and I decided that we wanted to spend a few weeks hiking in the mountains. We drove across the…
A pastoral letter regarding man and woman roles
In 1993, after years of scriptural study, our synod in convention adopted the doctrinal statement “Scriptural Principles of Man and Woman Roles.” Like all faithful doctrinal statements, it is an…
We know the results
By the time you read this, people in the United States already are going to the polls for early voting. Election Day itself is Tuesday, Nov. 5. By Wednesday, Nov.…
Alone time
No matter how much of a social animal you are, no matter how much you love to spend time with friends and family, everyone needs some alone time once in…