LCMS Life Ministry equips Lutherans to speak up for life, care for all people and teach about the sanctity of life.
Featured Resources
Motherhood Under the Cross
These devotions, written by mothers, are intended to help keep your eyes fixed on Jesus in the midst of the…
CTCR Library — Life Issues
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations has issued reports on the topics of abortion, reproductive ethics, cloning, human…
‘Restoring Hope: Care for Mental Health’ — Spiritual Care Companion
This resource offer guidance and spiritual support for individuals, caregivers and others who are navigating various mental health challenges.
40 Prayers for Life — The Lord’s Mercy Endures Forever
This prayer booklet has been prepared for use by individuals or groups — laypeople, pastors and church workers — during…
LCMS Life Ministry – Bible study: ‘Gospel Relief for the Despairing: Speaking Christian Comfort to the Depressed and the Suicidal’
“Gospel Relief for the Despairing: Speaking Christian Comfort to the Depressed and the Suicidal” — that may benefit pastors as…
Pro-life Prayers for Government Leaders and Nations
As life topics and issues arise in our society, we pray that government leaders, officials and the judicial systems in…

Friends For Life Podcast
In the “Friends for Life” podcast from LCMS Life Ministry, hear from life leaders and others who are speaking up about and living out the sanctity of human life.
Life Library – Articles & Essays
Devotions
Prayers
- 40 Prayers for Life — The Lord’s Mercy Endures Forever
- Pro-life Prayers for Government Leaders and Nations
Life Sunday
- The Church and Mental Health Workshop audio presentations
- Life Conference audio presentations: 2017, 2015
- Videos: Haciendo Discípulos — Valorando la Vida 2021
- KFUO Radio interviews
Created Male and Female
These resources are offered to address a variety of issues, including human sexuality, marriage, cohabitation and abstinence. Find out what God’s Word teaches us about these important topics that are relevant to our society today.
Marriage
These resources provide a Biblical understanding of God’s gift of marriage between a man and woman. Learn more about the value and joy of marriage, why it is special, and how Christ serves others through it.