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Lutherans and Roman Catholics Today

If you think about theological error like the course of a ship, a little variance in the direction of the ship can have immense effects on the final trajectory toward the destination.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission — March 2017 newsletter

The March 2017 issue of Reaching Rural America for Christ shares insight into how to make teaching the faith through confirmation interesting and fun for both the students and teachers.

Luther on the Transfiguration

To consider Christ’s glorious Transfiguration on its own is eye-opening; to hear how Luther describes this glory as yours nearly bursts the eyes from their sockets, bringing hope to the Christian heart.

KFUO Audio: Rev. Phil Zielinski shares ‘Eyes of Life’ story

Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Rev. Phil Zielinski and his wife, Sara, in 2010 adopted five girls from the country of Columbia, and he discusses their "Eyes of Life" story during an interview with KFUO Radio host Andy Bates.

KFUO Audio: Poll results from 2016 National Youth Gathering

Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod leaders share enlightening, comforting poll results following the 2016 National Youth Gathering.

The Table of Duties in the Small Catechism

When Martin Luther prepared the text of the Small Catechism, he included a list of duties that people in various callings and stations in life have, as both a command and blessing from God.

KFUO Audio: ‘Fifty Shades’ series and domestic violence impact

LCMS Deaconess Kim Schave and KFUO Radio host Andy Bates discuss the popular 'Fifty Shades' books and movies and their influence on domestic violence.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – February 2017 newsletter

LCMS Stewardship Ministry discusses the need for local congregations to turn their focus from the HOW and WHAT of stewardship to the WHY of stewardship.

Life Together with President Harrison – February 2017

This month, President Harrison highlights the Synod’s missionaries and talks about his experience at the recent March for Life in Washington, D.C.

Formula of Concord Study: Article XI

The last single-issue article of the Formula of Concord, Article XI is unique in that it was largely preemptive. While acknowledging that no major struggle had yet erupted over this article of faith...

Luther’s Early Life

Martin Luther was born in Eisleben on November 10, 1483 to Hans and Margarethe Luder. Whereas Luther’s mother was from an economically prosperous family, his father was from more humble origins. His family was nevertheless...

Bible Study with Luther: Genesis 1

The Bible is dripping with verses which teach that the Triune God - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - created all things and that this same God has redeemed us from sin, death, and hell through the blood of the incarnate Son.

Luther and Melanchthon

he friendship and partnership of these two men towered above any other relationship in Wittenberg or beyond. Of the seven documents contained in the Book of Concord, three were written by Melanchthon and three by Luther.

Martin Luther’s Table Talks – Getting to Know the Reformer and His Home

What was conversation like around the dining table in Martin and Katie Luther's home? What was talked about? Was it always theology? In the Table Talks we're given a glimpse...

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission — February 2017 newsletter

The February 2017 issue of Reaching Rural America for Christ shares insight into how to create and strengthen the Vacation Bible School ministry in a congregation. VBS is a great way to connect children in a concrete way to the life-sustaining truth of the Gospel.