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 ArticleSticks and Stones: Healed and Made Whole
My teenage daughter and her friend were giggling and joking in the back of my car. Her friend said, “Ms. Gross, am I the weirdest friend that your daughter has?”
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2:52Watch VideoExploring God's Promises in the Bible
What are God's actual promises to you? The Bible overflows with God's promises for what has already been fulfilled, for the here and now, and what will be fulfilled. Author Terry Zueshow explores 228
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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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Read ArticleFruit of the Spirit: Self-Control through the Love of Christ
My preschool-aged daughter sat on the ground, wailing. We had been at the playground for hours, but now it was time to go. Her little friends had left with no drama other than some...
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Read ArticleHelp Young People Defend the Faith with This Apologetics Curriculum
The world is full of worldviews. Christians have always faced lies about Jesus and His ministry, and Christians witness best when they are well prepared. In 1 Peter 3:15, we are reminded...
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1:16Watch VideoHow to Keep the Sabbath as God Gives It
What does it mean to keep the sabbath? Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann explores the wonder and joy of living in God's seventh day of rest in his new book, Day 7: For Work, Rest, or Play. This book delves into
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Read ArticleHow Martin Luther Approached Mental Health Issues
While increasing mental health awareness might seem newfangled, the topic of mental health was addressed by our own church fathers, including Martin Luther. As you seek to extend...
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Read ArticlePassing Down the Faith to the Next Generation
I’ve attended what seems like a lot of funerals over the past few years at my church. More and more of the names in funeral announcements are familiar, particularly as the generation...
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Read ArticleHow to Answer 5 Common Questions about Jesus Christ
The Bible is a massive book comprising so many important stories of biblical figures. Yet, when reading through it or listening to the readings on Sunday, many things about Jesus can come...
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Read ArticleGrace and Mercy: How God Loves Us
We all use words without thinking too much about their meanings. People say “Hi!” and “How’s it going?” interchangeably, even though they technically have different meanings. The words...
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Read ArticleThree Reasons It Is Difficult to Repent
Turning from your sins, wrongdoings, and difficulties is hard for even the most devout Christian. Sometimes the sin doesn't feel all that serious, or it just feels good to do it. Other...
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1:29Watch VideoChristian Symbols and Their Meanings
Do you understand the meaning of all the symbols you see when you're at church? What about the symbols you see on vestments, paraments, and other fixtures in the church? Artist-illustrator Edward Rioj
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Read Flipbook2024 CPH Spring Catalog
Bloom in your faith this spring with books for all ages. From learning how to forgive and turn a new leaf to gifts for every occasion in spring, we’ve got something for you.
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Read ArticleFive Books That Equip You to Share Your Faith
As Christians redeemed by Jesus, we get to live with the joy of the victory that Jesus has already won for us. We also live under the Great Commission—the instructions that Jesus spoke to...
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1:31Watch VideoHow to Handle Change as a Christian
Changes, both good and bad, can leave us feeling unsettled and disoriented. When you are thrust into change, how do you cope with your new season in life? In his latest book, author Chris Kennedy expl
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Read ArticleWhat Are the Marks of the Church?
We hear lots of voices from different churches. Everyone is claiming to be “the one true Church.” How can we discern if we are following God’s will? Christa Petzold provides us with some...
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33:50Watch VideoUnforgivable? | CPH Podcast with Ted Kober and Mark Rockenbach
On this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, co-authors Ted Kober and Mark Rockenbach join host Elizabeth Pittman to discuss their new book, Unforgivable? How God’s Forgiveness Transform
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Read Article5 Bible Verses about God’s Plan for You
The concept of “God’s plan” can be nebulous. The platitude, “This was just God’s plan,” rings hollow—or even hurtful—in times of pain or terrible events in history. While we cannot always...
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Read Article3 Prayers for Grief
For those experiencing grief, sometimes the sting of loss can be amplified by the rest of the world happily going on about its business. Taken from My Prayer Book, these grief prayers...
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2:17Watch VideoHow to Forgive the Unforgivable Person in Your Life
Who is the unforgivable in your life? Perhaps you were deeply wronged, or maybe you feel like you're unworthy of receiving forgiveness. The Rev. Dr. Mark Rockenbach teamed up with Ted Kober, founder a
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