Strengthening ministry teams
How can we strengthen our congregations’ ministry teams as we reach out with God’s gospel message to each other and our communities? God likes it when his people get along!…
The Lord calls: Article 2
The Lord guides his people to select public servants of the gospel. After 24 years of faithful service, Pastor Smithson decided to retire. The members of the congregation knew that…
My Christian life: The unique path of embryo adoption
A couple struggling with infertility embarks on a journey into embryo adoption. Leah Bongard will share with anyone the story of how her son, Isaac, entered the world. It is…
Teen talk: Jump!
Our heavenly Father is there to catch us whenever we are frightened. Johanna Leu Did you ever go on adventures when you were little? My brother and I always had…
Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.
Trust might be one of the more serious casualties of the pandemic. The unreliability of humans Faith in other people is hard enough when we are together in person. Recent…
Bible study: Above all things!
The First Commandment states: “You shall have no other gods.” Martin Luther’s explanation says, “We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.” This means that anything we…
My Christian life: Teen faces difficult medical diagnosis
A startling medical diagnosis brings a family closer to God. Chronic pain. Constant exhaustion. Medications. Physical therapy. Surgery after surgery. This is the reality for 16-year-old Bailey Seal, member at…
President’s message: A time for trust
When do you find it easiest to place your trust in God and to remember his promises? Wouldn’t you agree that it’s easiest to place your trust in God’s care…
President’s message: Future unknown, future certain
Earlier this year, I was asked to make a presentation on the topic, “What will the Wisconsin Synod look like one hundred years from now?” It was a daunting assignment…