Church Members
Grow in your faith with these free articles and videos selected just for church members. Find easy and practical ways to stay connected with Jesus every day.
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Read ArticlePraying in the Name of Jesus
One of the blessings of being a professional church worker is the kindness and generosity I have received from other church workers and members of the congregations I have served. I have...
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36:25Watch VideoLive Chat with Andrew R. Jones, author of Ten Lies Satan Loves to Tell
Join us for a conversation with Andrew R. Jones about how we can identify Satan's lies and combat them with God's truth.
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1:21Watch VideoUncovering Jesus' Teachings through Biblical Meals
Although meals today may be little more than fuel for our next activity, meals in Jesus' day were opportunities to share much more than food. In his new book, Pastor Kristopher Whitby explores how tur
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Read ArticleFive Common Questions about the Devil
In my book, 10 Lies Satan Loves to Tell, I go over many different lies that Satan likes to whisper and the truth that God tells you. Before we can begin to dig into these lies, it’s...
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Read ArticleAn Introduction to Symbolism in the Christian Church
Christian symbols are seen throughout history in sanctuaries, books, hymnals, and even architecture. They’re a pivotal part of the faith. Yet, throughout the years, many of their...
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Read ArticleTake Heart During Times of Anxiety
When we have no idea what’s going on or what’s going to happen next, we can find our solid ground in the one who is the author of all things, who has a plan for our lives and well-being,...
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Read ArticleHow Your Church Can Show Hospitality
Every winter, my church works with a local charity and other houses of worship to host a hypothermia shelter. One week a year, each church welcomes a group of our unhoused neighbors into...
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Read ArticlePrayer: A Gift Fit for God’s Children
What is the difference between believers and unbelievers in God’s eyes? The Father created us in His image, and Jesus carried the sins of every one of us, both believers and unbelievers,...
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Read ArticleWhat Does Christian Thanksgiving Look Like?
“Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:20). This blog is the first of a series based on topics which Rev. Dr....
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0:46Watch VideoTen Lies Satan Loves to Tell
You're alone. God's never going to forgive you for that. These are among the lies Satan tells us. There is only one way out of these insidious lies and that is the truth of Jesus. Author Andrew Jones
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1:00Watch VideoA Travel Guide through Scripture | Guiding Word, Volume 2
The Guiding Word Series is a Bible study that will take readers through the entire Bible in six volumes. This second volume, The Books of History, takes readers from Joshua through Esther. Following
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Read ArticleAwaiting the Resurrection: Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus
Saints are well-known figures in Church history. While you might not personally know every saint, their commitment to the faith and contributions are understood by their titles. Just as...
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Read ArticleDo You Need to Go to Church to Be a Christian?
In our day and age, does the church really matter? Several years ago, there was a video making the rounds on social media that claimed Jesus is greater than religion. The whole premise of...
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Read ArticleHow Christian Symbols Help Us Understand Our Faith
We’re surrounded by symbols in our modern world, from the red octagon that commands us to stop to the golden arches that signal our next meal. Symbols have a powerful way of conveying...
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Read ArticleTrusting God in Times of Doubt
“I believe; help my unbelief!”
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0:54Watch VideoFollow Along with the Church Year Using the Enduring Grace Journal
The Enduring Grace journal gives readers a fresh perspective of Scripture and the church year, guiding them through each Sunday, season, and celebration day with weekly lectionaries. The life of the c
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2:25Watch VideoWhy Christians Should Become Better Listeners
How can you become a better listener? And where can you find the tools for deeper, more meaningful conversations in Christ's earthly ministry? In Captivating Conversations by Brian Davies, you can lea
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Read ArticleHow Christians Influence the World Through Care
My church friend Liza* and her husband moved into a retirement community over the summer. One of the biggest challenges, of course, has been downsizing. But it has also been difficult to...
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Read ArticleWhen and How Should We Pray?
When our Lord breathed His last and died on the cross, the curtain in the temple of Jerusalem tore in two from top to bottom. This event signified that the barrier of sin that separated...
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Read ArticleMission Moments: A Place of Refuge and the LCMS Prison Ministry
Every year, Concordia Gospel Outreach partners with Lutheran organizations to provide them with resources and support to continue serving their communities. These nonprofit groups span...
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