CONTENTS

open bible sitting on table with pink salt rocks and a glass of water

Living water for a thirsty soul

purple bird sitting on an orange tropical plant

Relentless pursuit

yellow and blue collage with man and his two girls and wife

My Christian life: Pastor with bipolar disorder finds identity in Christ

old photo of boy at confirmation and ground of confirmands

Remaining faithful

MAY ISSUE

Parent conversations: How do parents adjust to an empty nest?

My nest is not empty, but it is emptying. Just ...
Andrea Semmann

He’s not hidden from our sight

“After he said this, he was taken up before their ...
Stephen G. Helwig

Blessings too numerous to count

This year, we are privileged to celebrate the 175th anniversary ...
Mark Schroeder

Confessions of faith: Carrie Cox

A woman who was born deaf discovers a congregation that ...
Julie Wietzke

Living water for a thirsty soul

Jesus offers living water to quench the soul. But what ...
Jon Buchholz

Q&A: What does it mean to pray, “Hallowed be your name”?

What are we asking for in the Lord’s Prayer when ...
David Scharf

Please explain: Why can’t I make a decision to believe in Jesus?

Why can't I make a decision to believe in Jesus? ...
Thomas Spiegelberg

Relentless pursuit

No matter how many times I fail at seeking him ...
Melissa Anne Kreuser

My Christian life: Pastor with bipolar disorder finds identity in Christ

A pastor with bipolar disorder finds his identity in Christ ...
Samuel Johnson

Extraordinary songs of the Ordinary: The Creed

Song 3: Credo: “The Creed” Your faith is a personal ...
Jon Zabell

World news and commentary: May 2025

Decline in church attendance slows At the end of February, ...
Benjamin Schaefer

Distorted Bible passages: Matthew 7:1

Examining misquoted, misused, and misapplied Bible verses. "Do not judge, ...
Andrew Schroer

I was today years old

Since when did Amazon’s logo advertise that it sells everything ...
James F. Pope

Remaining faithful

A pastor reflects on his confirmation and the lifelong promise ...
Robert Balza

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