My Christian life: Finding real Christmas joy while in the hospital
A hospital stay during Christmas helps a pastor focus on real Christmas joy. “Please, Lord, please let…
DECEMBER ISSUE
Please explain: As a Christian, what does it mean to be humble?
Humility is one of those topics that I really don’t like to talk about. To be clear,…
The book of James: Waiting for Christ’s return
Christ is coming! That was the Old Testament believers’ great hope. He did come to lowly crib…
A heart captured by the gospel: Article 2
When we know God has declared us righteous because of Jesus, we are consumed by a desire…
Q&A: Is our time of grace really unchangeable?
Our “time of grace” refers to the time we are alive to come to know Jesus. Is…
Bible study: The comfort of God’s providence
God’s providence means that everything happens according to God’s design (even permitting evil to work for the…
Purposeful discussions
Sixty years ago, our synod was faced with the most difficult decision in its history. For more…
Confessions of faith: Allen and Rosalind Braun
Neighborly kindness—and blueberry pancakes—forge a relationship that leads a couple on a path to Jesus. For Allen…
A thought: Mary
Mary was a special woman, chosen for an exceptional part in God’s plan. But Matthew does not…
Having all the facts