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Read ArticleOur Advent Prayer: Come, Lord Jesus
Advent is upon us! It is a time of waiting, a time of hope, a time of preparation, a time of prayer. The prayer of the Church throughout each and every Advent season is this: “Come,...
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Read ArticleWaiting for the Light of the World
“Jesus Christ is the Light of the world, the light no darkness can overcome.” These words mark the opening of the service of Evening Prayer (Lutheran Service Book, p. 243). The...
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Read ArticleDwell: December Everyday Faith Calendar
Is your Christmas shopping done yet? Yes? Congratulations, you win Christmas this year! No? Good luck. Haven’t you heard about all the shipping delays, inventory shortages, and lack of...
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Read ArticleDigging Deeper into Scripture: Mark 13:24–37
In this passage, Christ alludes to the end times and His second coming on Judgment Day. He also asserts that it is only the Father who knows when this day will come. He does all this in...
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Read ArticleThe Holy Spirit in Chronicles
The following is an excerpt from volume 1 of The Lutheran Bible Companion on the action of the Holy Spirit in 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles.
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Read ArticleTechnology in Ministry with Rev. Jason Christ
With training and background as a Director of Christian Education (DCE), now ordained and associate pastor at First Trinity Lutheran Church in Tonawanda, New York, Rev. Jason Christ has...
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Read FlipbookChristian Education Catalog | Sunday School, Midweek, Confirmation
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Read ArticleDoers of the Word in James
In Dr. Curtis Giese’s Commentary on James, Giese gives particular attention to James’s meaning in his use of specific words, including “faith,” “justification,” “Law,” and “Gospel.” In...
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Read ArticleMusic of the Month: The First Noel
The First Noel is one of the final contributions to the Concordia Publishing House choral catalog by the late Carl F. Schalk (1929–2021). Schalk’s soaring tune and captivating setting...
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Read ArticleGod’s Design for Gender Roles
When you hear the term “gender roles,” your first thoughts may be of gender stereotypes. This may bring to mind ideas such as women raise the kids and take care of the home while men...
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Read ArticleAvoiding “Us vs. Them” Attitudes
“God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector” (Luke 18:11).
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Read ArticleMemorizing the Catechism with Your Kids
Recently I wrote this article about our catechism routine in our homeschool. As I was taking the time to think over my family’s rhythms, I found myself contemplating all the day-to-day...
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Read ArticleChurch Worker Appreciation in the Bible
October is Church Worker Appreciation month. I know many congregations throughout the world have been showing their pastors, deaconesses, DCEs, musicians, and other church workers much...
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Read ArticleTechnology and Church Music
We live in a world dominated by digital technology—technology that majorly affects our modern musical world. Although digital technology can offer us a wealth of music we might...
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Read ArticleHope in the Resurrection
Our church recently lost a long-standing elder who was loved by many. His wife and he had been together since they were teens, and at the time of his death, her beloved husband was 85...
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Read ArticlePlanning Ahead for Advent and Lent
It’s the time of year when we’ve generally settled into the fall rhythm of life and begin anticipating the next big things coming down the line, namely the Advent and Christmas seasons....
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Read ArticleStaying Content during the Holiday Season
Every year as Christmas approaches, I find myself making wish lists—clothing, makeup, housewares, you name it. My Instagram feed is filled with ads for products that would make great...
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1:01:48Watch VideoA to (Gen) Z: Connecting Christ with the Digital Generation
Watch the third and final discussion of A to (Gen) Z with DCE Cassie Moore and those that work with youth to gain insights about how to connect Christ with this generation. This panel includes Jon Zel
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Read ArticleSchool Excellence Requires Christian Community
In my last blog, I wrote about how grace drives excellence. Particularly, I pointed out the importance for the Lutheran educator to strive toward excellence in his craft of teaching. I...
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Read ArticleDigging Deeper into Scripture: Mark 10:46–52
This passage marks a turning point in Jesus’ ministry. He completes His work in Judea and Perea and moves toward Jerusalem, where our Lord will make His triumphant entry and begin...
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