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Bible Study with Luther: Genesis 2

A key teaching of the Reformation is Luther’s understanding of the three estates established and instituted by God: the church, the home, and the state.

LCMS Parish Nursing – Spring 2017 newsletter

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod's spring 2017 Parish Nurse Newsletter highlights the importance of volunteers to the overall ministry of congregations.

KFUO Audio: Analysis of March for Life media coverage

Media Research Center writer Katie Yoder and KFUO Radio host Kip Allen discuss how the 2017 March for Life was covered by the mainstream media.

KFUO Audio: 2017 March for Life recap with LCMS Communications

LCMS Communications team members Deaconess Pam Nielsen, Dr. Kevin Armbrust and Erik Lunsford discuss their experiences after attending the 2017 March for Life on Jan. 27 in Washington, D.C.

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.

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.

Audio: Listen to presentations from the 2017 LCMS Life Conference: Life 360°

Listen to audio presentations from our 2017 Life Conference, themed Life 360°, held in Washington, D.C.

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...