World news and commentary: August 2024
Free speech revisited In the January 2024 issue of Forward in Christ, WELS President Mark Schroeder highlighted a religious freedom case in Finland. Finland’s prosecutor general had brought criminal charges…
Q&A: How do I know I am elected by God?
Why does God elect some and not others? How do I know that God chose me? The doctrine of election is gospel. Period. A key to understanding the biblical teaching…
Please explain: Can a Bible verse be overused or used at an inappropriate time or setting?
Can a Bible verse be overused or used at an inappropriate time or setting? Picking up a family favorite from the dessert section in the grocery store can’t be a…
Leading from your knees
Lutheran leaders joyfully spend hours in prayer, knowing prayer in Jesus’ name always works according to the Savior’s will. In Revelation, the apostle John certainly crystallizes the context for any…
Q&A: Is God fair?
How is it fair that as a faithful Christian I’m constantly struggling yet the unchurched people around me seem to live carefree lives? Let's start by looking at what fair…
Parent conversations: How do we help our kids move on from mistakes?
We all know what it’s like to beat ourselves up after we make a mistake. We’ve also probably contributed to our kids doing the same thing. Rather than perpetuating that…
Thank God for conflict
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful” (Colossians 3:15). The election didn’t go the…
Please explain: The world is a mess. Why doesn’t Jesus do something about it?
The world is a mess. Why doesn't Jesus do something about it? It happened again. This time on May 24, 2022, in an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Twenty-one shot…
We have hope
“Now these three remain: faith, hope and love” (1 Corinthians 13:13). Hope builds dreams on faith in a future. When our eyes opened to catch the first light of our…