Blog Posts

Composer James Biery presents eight stunning settings to adorn the Sacrament of Holy Baptism with grace and gusto with In the Water, In the Word. A thrilling toccata on ES IST DAS HEIL...

Few things are sweeter than seeing our children engage with the Divine Service. When we hear their voices echoing the words of the Lord back to Him in the liturgy and see them following...

Did you grow up with traditional family devotions? Many of us visualize parents and children gathered around the dinner table after a relaxing dinner. But did you ever consider that...

Coming to church for an extra hour of education and discipleship is not a priority for as many people as it used to be.

Having a work of music selected as J. W. Pepper Editors’ Choice is no small feat. Concordia Publishing House is honored to have 10 pieces from handbell, choral, and keyboard publications...

How often do you think about your thoughts? Hmm, let me think about that. Thoughts matter a great deal to God. The Bible says, “the word of God is living and active, . . . discerning the...

During my ministry as a missionary, schoolteacher, and pastor, I have learned that children respond differently when told what they must or must not do. Some are naturally obedient and...

A quarter of a century ago, a small group of God’s faithful planted a new Lutheran church in the quiet town of Queen Creek, Arizona. With only one stoplight and a modest middle school...

The following blog post is adapted from Faithful and Flourishing: Strategies for Leading Your Christian School with Excellence by Dr. Bernard Bull, a thought leader in the landscape of...

Three SAB Anthems of Adoration is a little collection of satisfying SAB praise anthems written by David von Kampen. Each piece is two pages with multiple stanzas. It includes a joyous,...

If you only know a few Bible passages, Matthew 28:19 is probably one of them: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations ….” It’s an easy passage for the Christian heart to embrace.

I’ve learned a lot in the forty-plus years I have spent as a parish pastor and Christian husband. Inspired by my recent work in my Bible study Reclaiming the Heart of Marriage, I’ve...

On May 16, 2025, a devastating tornado struck the St. Louis area and left substantial destruction in its wake. Bethlehem Lutheran Church in North St. Louis stepped up immediately...

Invite your VBS participants to be part of an epic initiative with Mission: Adventure Outreach! In partnership with Concordia Gospel Outreach (CGO), set up a goal to help distribute...

Each Sunday, the regular rhythm of worship includes singing the Hymn of the Day. It helps guide you and other Christians through our beautiful Church Year in song. Do you know how the...