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  • Music of the Month: God Shed His Grace on Thee

    Music of the Month: God Shed His Grace on Thee

    “God Shed His Grace on Thee” from Edwin T. Childs brings together thirteen rich hymn settings based on national hymns. Written for manuals and mostly two pages each, these pieces are...

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  • Introducing Lutheran Educator Academy

    Introducing Lutheran Educator Academy

    Lutheran schools have a unique calling: to teach every subject in the light of God’s Word. That work depends on teachers who are not only skilled educators but also are confident in the...

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  • Martin Luther on the Gifts of Wisdom and Speech

    Martin Luther on the Gifts of Wisdom and Speech

    God gives us powerful gifts in His Word, ones that can be used to openly share His soul-saving news of salvation for all believers. Read an excerpt from Martin Luther’s preachings...

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  • Remembering Composer Paul Gerhardt 350 Years Later

    Remembering Composer Paul Gerhardt 350 Years Later

    Paul Gerhardt (1607–76) is in a tier only shared with Martin Luther as one of the most beloved and celebrated Lutheran hymnwriters in the church. May 27 marks 350 years since his passing...

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  • How to Use Christian Discernment in Technology Decisions

    How to Use Christian Discernment in Technology Decisions

    Technology is everywhere. We constantly hear about new technology in the news. It’s a topic of conversation among parents on the sidelines of their children’s sporting events. Pastors and...

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  • Tips for Leading a Student-Focused Confirmation

    Tips for Leading a Student-Focused Confirmation

    During my time in full-time church ministry, both as a director of Christian education and now as a pastor, I’ve thought a lot about confirmation—and I’d guess most church workers have...

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  • Eleven Settings to Use for Communion Distribution

    Eleven Settings to Use for Communion Distribution

    Christ gives His true body and blood for the forgiveness of sins, the strengthening of faith, and the uniting of His people around the altar in the gift of Holy Communion. The music...

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  • Sharing Resurrection Hope with Kids—June 2026 Everyday Faith Calendar

    Sharing Resurrection Hope with Kids—June 2026 Everyday Faith Calendar

    Talking with children about death is never easy. As parents and caregivers, we may feel unsure of what to say or how much to share—especially when our own hearts are heavy. Yet as...

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  • Digging Deeper into Scripture: The Ascension in Luke 24:44–53

    Digging Deeper into Scripture: The Ascension in Luke 24:44–53

    “I promise” is an everyday expression. People use it to make a special commitment to another person: “I promise to mow the grass tomorrow,” “I promise I will remember our anniversary next...

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  • Creating a Unified Communication Strategy for Your Church

    Creating a Unified Communication Strategy for Your Church

    Church announcements are one of the primary ways your church office communicates to its members—whether you’re making an announcement in-person during a worship service or via email. But...

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  • Music of the Month: An American Hymn Tune Sampler

    Music of the Month: An American Hymn Tune Sampler

    Kevin Hildebrand’s collection of organ preludes on American hymn tunes is a timely publication in 2026 as the United States celebrates its semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of its...

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  • 1 Peter: An Overview

    1 Peter: An Overview

    In this letter, Peter sends greetings to his readers from her “who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen” (1Pt 5:13). This no doubt refers to a church (the Greek word for church is...

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  • Church Attendance Tracking: Looking Beyond Worship Service Headcounts

    Church Attendance Tracking: Looking Beyond Worship Service Headcounts

    Most churches track their weekly attendance—whether by noting an overall headcount or observing patterns among regular worshipers. While numbers are never a measure of a congregation’s...

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  • The Rich History of Three Pentecost Hymns

    The Rich History of Three Pentecost Hymns

    Following the season of Easter is the Day of Pentecost, celebrating the narrative recorded in Acts 2 of the Holy Spirit descending onto followers of Christ and allowing them to speak in...

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  • The Rich History of Three Pentecost Hymns

    The Rich History of Three Pentecost Hymns

    Following the season of Easter is the Day of Pentecost, celebrating the narrative recorded in Acts 2 of the Holy Spirit descending onto followers of Christ and allowing them to speak in...

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  • Sing to the Lord: May 2026 Everyday Faith Calendar

    Sing to the Lord: May 2026 Everyday Faith Calendar

    Like most parents, when I pick up my son from preschool, I ask, “What did you learn today?” His answers vary from a shrug to telling me something weird one of his classmates did that day...

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  • 5 Reports Church Leaders Should Review Monthly (And Why)

    5 Reports Church Leaders Should Review Monthly (And Why)

    As a church leader, you’re likely looking into reports on a yearly, monthly, and weekly basis. These reports can provide you with insight into growth your congregation has experienced,...

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  • How We Can Practice Listening like Christ

    How We Can Practice Listening like Christ

    Often, listening to music is a passive activity. Parents absentmindedly turn on music playlists while cleaning, or drivers may flip to the local music station while on their commute. In...

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  • How Early Christians Viewed the Sanctity of Life

    How Early Christians Viewed the Sanctity of Life

    A typical family in ancient Rome was strikingly similar to a typical family in our time. Families often didn’t have more than three children. A whole family would have fit nicely in a...

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  • Music of the Month: Offertory Mosaics

    Music of the Month: Offertory Mosaics

    Accent the Offertory with grace and joy using Offertory Mosaics, the latest addition to the long-standing Mosaics series by Jacob B. Weber. Six organ preludes provide fresh settings, with...

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