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Understanding the History and Theology of Revelation 1:1–3
The book of Revelation is one of the most controversial books of the Bible. It is the source of speculation about current events, life’s challenges, predictions of the future, and the end...
What Makes a Great Church Membership Database?
When choosing a church membership database, you likely have a list of features in mind that you need—web-based, linking financials to members, and creating groups. However, there are many...
Teaching Church History in the Home and Classroom
Over the past several years, I have had the privilege of teaching church history to several groups of high school students. One of my favorite parts of teaching is witnessing the...
1, 2, and 3 John: An Overview
From the heights of the great theater, one may look down the Arcadian Way to the harbor that made Roman Ephesus the first city of Asia. Its temple to Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of...
Music of the Month: Hymns Complete, Set 5
In this newest volume of the Hymns Complete series, John A. Behnke provides organists with fully orchestrated hymn settings—an introduction and a complete harmonization for every stanza...
Healthy Habits for Technology
God makes boundaries for our good. In the beginning, “the earth was without form and void” (Genesis 1:2). God gave order and boundaries to creation, and it was good. In the same way, our...
5 Ways to Foster Connection at Your Youth Group Kickoff
First impressions matter. That’s why planning a kickoff event can be rather stressful, particularly for a youth ministry. To cut through the stress and noise, focus everything you do at...
The Saxon Immigration: Bringing Lutheran Hymnody to the States
The first Lutherans to immigrate to the United States faced many uphill battles, even in their own home country. Yet, they held fast to the Gospel and knew that in order to continue their...
What Are Different Ways We Can Confess?
We are always confessing something. Whatever we do, whatever we say, we confess. Perhaps that seems like an exaggeration, because when we hear the word confess, we usually limit that to...
What Small Churches Really Need in a Church Management System
When looking for a church management system, small churches have unique needs that are markedly different from churches with more staff and more budget. What’s right for one church might...
Spiritual Rest: July 2026 Everyday Faith Calendar
My college roommate decided she could be more productive if she slept every other night. That’s an extra eight hours every other day to get things done, right? Sounds great in theory. But...
A Simple Guide to Liturgical Colors
The liturgical colors are those colors that are used for paraments, vestments, and accessories such as banners and other decorations. Color is an adjunct to the worship of the Church but...
From Food Pantry to Show and Tell: Arch Books in Michigan
When Christ the King Lutheran Church and School in Southgate, Michigan, began sharing Arch® Books at their food pantry, they weren’t sure what to expect. What they’ve seen since has been...
2 Peter: An Overview
The historical contours of 1 Peter are tolerably distinct; we can answer with considerable assurance most of the questions that historical inquiry raises concerning it. The Second Letter...
How to Simplify Church Attendance Tracking
If you work in church administration, you know that tracking attendance can be a time-consuming effort that takes up hours of your week. It’s an important task that can give you insights...
How Lutheran Doctrine Brings Comfort to Parents
In my early years of motherhood, I was often given books on Christian parenting, and, diligent and determined to do everything in my power to provide the best possible start for my...
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...
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...
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...
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...