Lutheranism in the United States
A look at changes in US Lutheranism over the last 40 years. Forty years ago, in 1986, WELS was the fourth largest Lutheran church body in the United States, behind…
Q&A: Why are the 40 days between Jesus’ resurrection and his ascension important for the disciples and for us?
Jesus finished his work of paying for the sins of the whole world by dying on the cross. But how can we be sure our sins are paid for? On the…
Please explain: Why did God cruelly command Abraham to sacrifice his son?
For many people, it’s an Old Testament Bible story that is confusing, even alarming. For every Sunday school student who has colored the picture of Abraham lifting his knife over…
Now I lay me down to sleep
One veteran Christian adds the certainty of heaven to a familiar prayer. Many of us have tucked our children to bed with the words of a familiar prayer: Now I…