The faithfulness of God
1 Corinthians 1:9 — “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Insight and perspective from LCMS leaders
First things first
Deuteronomy 8:3 — “…that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.”
5 Ways to Thank Volunteers
5 ways to say THANK YOU this Thanksgiving. LCMS Youth Ministry is thankful for all those who volunteer to serve youth. #LCMSgivesthanks
Sheep do sheep works
Matthew 25:44 — “Then they also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?’ ”
God’s Mercy at Work in Madagascar
Sharon Thomas is a Registered Nurse who has served as a team leader on many LCMS Mercy Medical Teams. Recently, wrote a devotion about one of her experiences, and I would…
Partners with God
Philippians 1:5 — “I always thank God … because of your partnership in the Gospel from the first day until now.”
Leapfrogging Our Judea
Researchers have declared that our nation is now the third largest mission field in the world. Yet, we continue to think of mission work as something to do "over there."
Imitating God’s Generosity
Each month Stewardship Ministry produces a newsletter article suitable for congregational use. Here is an excerpt from this month's article on imitating the generosity of our Heavenly Father.
Bonhoeffer as Youth Worker and the Tension of ‘Youth’ Ministry
A review of Dr. Root's book on Bonhoeffer's ministry and the tension of focusing on YOUTH ministry in the congregational life of the church.
Planting a Reformation
"Revitalization of the Synod shall come from neither missions nor more synodical power: The Word is the only remedy," said Friedrich Pfotenhauer. When we plant churches, we plant the Word, and with it we bring reformation to the church at large.
That’s Epic
Tonight in our small burg just like many other places around our great nation, there will be a football game. But here, it won’t be any ordinary game, it’s the first round of district play so all eyes are on the big prize. No doubt, it’s going to be Epic!
Witnessing through social media: The good, the bad and the ugly
Nuggets for witnessing through social media based on a KFUO interview with Rev. Mark Wood.
Harvest Fields
Let us with great boldness, no matter where the Lord of the Church has placed us, join that great army to labor for the harvest! I pray the Lord of the Harvest blesses you with the sight to “see” the fields around you, the strength and wisdom to share His love and the joy that comes from serving Him.