CONTENTS

field with cross and sunrise Matt and Danielle Cosgrave

Confessions of faith: Matt and Danielle Cosgrave

Misc people walking illustration

The importance of followers

Parent conversations: What do your prayers for your children include?

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Heaven’s morning breaks

JUNE ISSUE

Confessions of faith: Matt and Danielle Cosgrave

After becoming members of a church, a couple finds renewed joy in the opportunity to support a…

This entry is part 1 of 83 in the series confessions-of-faith
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The importance of followers

Strong leaders need strong followers, working together to advance God’s kingdom. What characteristics does an individual need…

This entry is part 4 of 16 in the series lutheran leadership
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My Christian life: Making music as a family

A husband and wife sing praises to God at hundreds of churches and schools. What do you…

This entry is part 15 of 68 in the series my christian life
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Q&A: Is anger sinful?

If anger is a sin, how do we explain Jesus overturning tables and driving the money changers…

This entry is part 2 of 86 in the series question-answer
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I will do what I can

I didn’t really expect to see Francis “Fran” Gavin and his wife, Joan, show up for the…

This entry is part 6 of 36 in the series editorial-comment
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Big challenge, bigger blessings

The 2021 synod convention was presented with an ambitious proposal. The Board for Home Missions asked the…

This entry is part 19 of 72 in the series presidents message
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Everything’s going according to plan

We often need to throw out our plans and trust in God’s design for the future. It’s…

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Parent conversations: What do your prayers for your children include?

Before our children are even born, we begin praying for them. This month, see how three Christian…

This entry is part 2 of 91 in the series parent conversations
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Please explain: What good can possibly come from the persecution of Christians?

What good can possibly come from the persecution of Christians? “Christian church burnt down and its pastor…

This entry is part 2 of 73 in the series please explain
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A memorable Trinity Sunday sermon

My first year as a pastor was coming to an end, and I was working on a…

This entry is part 17 of 37 in the series before-you-go
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Psalm 103: When you count your blessings

Ever wonder what life would be like without the Lord? If sins kept piling up on our…

This entry is part 1 of 66 in the series bible-study
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Heaven’s morning breaks

Guided by Scripture, a husband and his dying wife discuss what they think it will be like…

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Pray that I . . .

An Apache minister asks for prayers as he fights against the traditional religion of his people and…

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The need for a bold confession

“Everyone who confesses me before others, I will also confess before my Father who is in heaven….

This entry is part 19 of 80 in the series devotion
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