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Dürer’s Praying Hands: An Artist’s Devotion

Though the Praying Hands is a unique icon in Western art that has transcended the sacred and entered the world of pop culture, the 500 year old work is only a preliminary drawing for a much larger work.

Reformation Hymn: “Though All Our Life Is Like a Scroll”

The beautiful hymn, winner of our Reformation Hymn competition, truly embodies the Reformation 2017 theme “It’s Still All About Jesus.” Author Rev. Dr. Wilfred L. Karsten made special use of the word “still” throughout his five-verse hymn text.

Journal of Lutheran Mission – September 2016

Throughout time, the Church continues to reform and repent, dialogue and discern. This issue focuses on the community of believers who call themselves Lutheran and the confession they make as a result.

Confession and Absolution – Setting Free the Conscience

One of the chief concerns of the Lutheran Reformers was to protect the conscience of each believer from being harmed by the burdens of works-righteousness or other sorts of legalism.

Formula of Concord Study: Article IV

As we’ll study more below, the Confessors of the Formula of Concord took great care to properly define “good work” as that which flows, not unto faith and salvation, but from faith and salvation.

The Cost of Being a Disciple in Ferguson — Sermon for Installation Service of Rev. Micah Glenn

Rev. Steve Schave preached this sermon at Rev. Micah Glenn's Installation Service. Rev. Glenn has been called to be a missionary to Ferguson, Mo., and Executive Director of The Lutheran Hope Center of Ferguson.

God’s Mercy in Philadelphia

God is working in Philadelphia, and we thank Him for the opportunity to be His hands and feet to His children there.

Bible Study with Luther: Galatians 4:21-31

The propensity of the sinner is to trust in the visible works of the Law; to place our confidence in our own deeds, rather than the saving act of Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Webinar explains new overtime regulations

Webinar provides information regarding the impact of new overtime regulations on districts, congregations, schools and other religious organizations.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – October 2016 newsletter

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin sentences and newsletter articles each month for congregations to use in church publications.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission — September 2016 newsletter

The September 2016 issue of Reaching Rural America for Christ provides information about the 2016 National Rural & Small Town Mission Conference, which is scheduled for Nov. 3-5, in Wichita, Kan., at the Wichita Hyatt Regency.

LCMS Black Ministry – Third Quarter 2016 newsletter

The third quarter 2016 edition of Black Ministry’s TimeLine newsletter includes individuals’ stories that exemplify Jesus at the center of their lives and how God is glorified as a result.

KFUO Audio: Church work careers for young people and how the Concordia institutions contribute

Concordia University System President Dr. Dean O. Wenthe talks about church work career training at Concordia universities and colleges.

Remembering the Reformation Martyrs

Although in modern parlance, the term "martyr" has come to mean a person who suffers and dies for a cause, the original meaning of the Greek word is merely "a witness.” 

KFUO Audio: Miscarriage and coping with loss

Toni Larson, a clinical social worker, and the Rev. Steven Cholak talk with KFUO Radio host Andy Bates about miscarriage and coping with loss.