Racism grounds the identity and security of human life not in the God who alone is our Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier, but in self. Racism is a sin against the First Commandment because it fails to receive other human beings as gifts from God.
What is the role of men and women in the church today? This report from the CTCR examines the history of the order of creation as found in Scripture, Lutheran theology and the LCMS.
As we serve the church, we can leave the saving to the One who does it best.
As Lutheran Young Adult Corps completes its third year and begins to pivot as a program, it is a time to show thanks for all God has done in and through the program.
So what are we to do if the passing of the plate becomes a long-term casualty of COVID-19? The key is formation.
This white paper is intended to promote continued conversation, across the Synod, about pastoral formation.
The Rev. Dr. Hans-Jörg Voigt recalls a visit from LCMS President Rev. Dr. John William Behnken soon after the end of World War II and the kindness of Lutherans from America and England.
As we serve the church, we can leave the saving to the One who does it best.
LCMS missionaries in the Dominican Republic get to build relationships share Christ with people simply by doing life together.
What encouragement do you need today? Who can you encourage?
Naming our struggles can be powerful in recognizing the face of God in our lives.
Christmas, Easter, and the Cross is for you. Christ is with you this week and every week.
Video equipment and technology are getting lots of use these days in church sanctuaries, staff homes and other places. However, there is one place, usually a hub of hospitality, not seeing any action these during this time: the church kitchen.
We should be asking for help. We all have problems. In this sinful world not a one of us will escape the need for help. We confess it every Sunday in our churches.
Important benefits and prayerful considerations for people in a position to give charitable gifts this year