My church family
I love my church family. That’s what I call the people who belong to my congregation. Do you see the difference between calling church members “the congregation” and calling them…
King David and our future King: Article 3
For David, for Jesus, and for us, the cross comes before the crown. It was a meteoric rise. David had been a lowly shepherd boy, tending his father’s sheep and…
King David and our future King: Article 2
David and our future King won the battles against the enemies, enabling us to continue to wage war against our foes. It is probably the best known story from the…
King David and our future King: Article 1
In an amazing way, David himself teaches us about the Messiah. “Hail to the Lord’s anointed, great David’s greater Son!” the Epiphany hymn begins (Christian Worship 384). Who is David,…
My Christian life: Serving in retirement as a vacancy pastor
A retired pastor and his wife share the blessings of serving at a vacancy. Over the past nine years, Thomas Hilliard has worked at 24 different places in almost 20…
Confessions of faith: Harry and Angie Corey
A family discovers a focus on Scripture, consistent messages, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere at their local WELS church. Consistency. Structure. A focus on Scripture. These are just some…