Recently, I was having a conversation with my daughter about what she wants to be when she’s “grown up.” For some reason, something so obvious struck a chord within me that I want to share my realization if nothing more than to serve as a reminder to my readers.
It doesn’t take much to look out at the world and see that evil exists. From small lies to war-torn countries, there is a plethora of evidence to showcase how broken our world is. As...
Funerals can be a challenging time, and it makes sense that there is grief. God didn’t build us to die; He created with the intention that Adam and Eve would live forever in perfect...
Children’s hymnals are a valuable part of any Christian educator’s classroom. Since 202o, One and All Rejoice (OAR), a robust children’s hymnal specifically for elementary-age students,...
This series of blog posts covers Bible passages every Lutheran should know. The idea is simple: Our faith is eminently biblically based, but we also recognize that some parts of the Bible...
Guidance is needed both on what Scripture says about divorce and remarriage, and on how this should be applied to cases that arise. That is, guidance is needed both on the principles and...
“You just have to have enough faith.” At first glance, this may sound like good and pious advice. Someone you know may be struggling to make ends meet. He has a bill to pay, but he can’t...
On one hand, the question of how we, as Lutherans, should teach our children the distinction between justification and sanctification is a simple one with a simple answer: To teach such a...
Jacob B. Weber’s Lord, Thee I Love: Partita on “Herzlich lieb” offers a wide‑ranging and thoughtfully crafted exploration of the cherished hymn “Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart.”...
Jacob B. Weber’s Lord, Thee I Love: Partita on “Herzlich lieb” offers a wide‑ranging and thoughtfully crafted exploration of the cherished hymn “Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart.”...
Maybe you’ve wanted to be a missionary since a real, live one spoke to your first-grade class. Maybe it’s been on your heart for a few years; you’re just waiting for the right moment...
Because the land is Yours, we are likewise Your inheritance; therefore, You, God, will build a dwelling, temple, and habitation there, where You will be found. Bring them in and plant...
Imagine this: After years of work and sacrifice, you experience the greatest achievement of your life. But when the excitement wears off, you don’t feel victorious, just depleted and alone.
The Feast of St. Michael and All Angels is celebrated on September 29 of each year. Lutheran Service Book (LSB)contains hymns that fit wonderfully with many of the feasts and festivals,...
There’s a lot of talk by social media influencers about dealing with emotions—for both adults and kids. There is a plethora of children’s books about dealing with big feelings (several of...
Several passages in the New Testament refer to the narrow circle of relationships that made up the first followers of Jesus (Luke 1:39–45; John 1:29–51; 21:1–3). The small-town, largely...
As Christians, we live outside ourselves. We do not forge our own identity and decide on our own purpose in life. Instead, we receive these from God. Since we are baptized into Christ, we...
The Food Bank Arch® Book Program from Concordia Gospel Outreach (CGO) continues to create opportunities for churches to share God’s Word with families in their communities. While each...
The start of the new school year can bring opportunities for new routines, patterns, and habits. But too often, our best intentions become unrealized goals when, three weeks after school...
Warm, expressive, and richly poetic, “My Beloved Sets for Me a Banquet from Above” by Benjamin M. Culli arranges Stephen P. Starke’s communion text with tender lyricism and gentle,...
From Texas to Wisconsin to California, I’ve gotten calls from churches and other ministries looking for answers about governance. That’s just this week, and it’s only Wednesday. Maybe...
