We are beginning to overtly encourage God’s people to consider giving an annual unrestricted (undesignated) donation to the LCMS. I’ve been told that I’m off my rocker for even thinking about doing this. So, why do it?
Often, the physical healing that we provide opens a door for sharing the Gospel. We don't always see it happen--mostly it happens long after the team is gone, through the local church partner who diligently follows up with those who were treat at our clinic.
The Reformation was not only about asserting what is true, but also rejecting that which is false. St. Paul’s passionate epistle to the Galatians is born out of his assertion of the Gospel and his defiance of false teaching.
Who are we talking about when we say “young adults”? Defining the phrase can be difficult but help us to in sharing the Gospel.
During the Christmas season, the call for charity rings every time we step out of a store into the din of the bells of the Salvation Army.
While it may be difficult to finalize and stop selecting hymns for your season, perhaps a place to start is with Martin Luther’s Christmas gem, “From Heaven Above to Earth I Come” (LSB 358).
Wouldn’t it have been wonderful to be in Bethlehem on that first Christmas?
Rejoice in the second article of the Creed – the heart of the Reformation…
I’m noticing the music of the Christmas season this year as I reflect on music and the role of music in youth ministry.
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.
Martin Luther once said: “The Epistle to the Galatians is my epistle, to which I have wedded myself. It is my Catherine Von Bora.”
A Lutheran is not someone who worships Martin Luther; a Lutheran is not someone who subscribes to every word that flowed from Luther’s pen.
In the special December issue of the Journal of Lutheran Mission, church leaders from around the world offer insights from a recent International Lutheran Council meeting, discussing how Lutherans are poised to take the Reformation into the world.
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.
