Commentaries Archives - Page 14 of 20

Tis the Season to Sing

I’m noticing the music of the Christmas season this year as I reflect on music and the role of music in youth ministry.

Our Most Valuable Resource: What I learned While Running a Crowdfunding Campaign

Technique is all well and good. However, one lesson I learned is worth far more than all the rest: It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.

Thank the Lord and Sing His Praise!

It’s that time of year again, time to give thanks for the many blessings in our lives. As God's people, daily we have ample opportunity to give thanks to God for His rich blessings.

LCMS Urban & Inner City Mission had the privilege to help support four summer urban vicarages in an effort to train up future urban missionaries. This included Martini Lutheran, Baltimore, MD; Bethlehem, Fort Wayne, IN; First Trinity, Pittsburgh, PA; and Philadelphia Lutheran Ministries, Springfield, PA.

The Final Judgment

What sort of King is this? Who would set aside the riches of His heavenly Kingdom to step into my poverty... who set aside his royal diadem for a crown of thorns, who hung naked from a tree to robe me in His righteousness, who shed His blood and poured Himself out that every drop would be a payment for my sins... What sort of King is this? He is the king of mercy!

Living Generously Together

The church has an opportunity to grow in generosity by providing funds for a similar meal packing event that will take place at the 2016 LCMS Youth Gathering.

Abide With Me–Permanece Conmigo

Be watching for upcoming projects and opportunities for Health Ministry in Latin and South America, and please pray for the growing Lutheran churches in Chile, Argentina, the Dominican Republic, and the rest of Latin and South America.

The Impact of serving in the name of Christ

A how-to on leading a servant event in your congregation or community. Blessings as you impact your community in the name of Jesus!

Behind the Scenes with LCMS Disaster Response

As visits are made in the wake of disaster, the mercy and love of Christ are brought again to those who are suffering.

Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?

If Lutherans know how to feed people inside the church, should we not also become experts in feeding people outside of the church?

Bigger than ourselves: Packing food for thousands in need

It was a blessing to be able to help on a larger scale like this at the 2013 LCMS Youth Gathering.

Some things change, some things never change

How can you be part of that natural change in the spheres of life where God has placed you?

Adrenaline Isn’t Enough

“It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.” ~ Psalm 118:8 My name is Marcus Zill and I am a recovering adrenaline addict. I…

Mercy Medical Team Scholarships Now Available

All LCMS students at any university, private or public, who are studying a health-related field, are eligible to apply.

MMT: After the Trip

Our doctors and nurses couldn’t command the man to rise and walk. They certainly couldn’t forgive his sins. We were, however, able to provide physical relief, and the pastors from the Malagasy Lutheran Church were there to pray with him and minister to him long after our team left. The presence of our team provided the means by which these three men, and their families, could be introduced to God.