Throughout the Old Testament—and especially in the Books of 1 and 2 Kings—God works through prophets to call Israel and her kings back to Him and rebuke their unbelief. The following excerpts from The Lutheran Bible Companion feature one of these instances: the encounters of Ahab and Elijah.
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...
When you’re beginning the process of a church software implementation, you might be intimidated—what if we do something wrong? What if our members are confused? What if our data gets...
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.”...
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...
When you’re implementing church software, there’s a lot to consider—even after you’ve decided which church membership software is right for your church! The implementation process can...
Volunteer management is a core part of many church administrators’ job descriptions. Even if your church has a dedicated volunteer coordinator, it’s truly a labor of love to manage your...
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...
If you use a church software to help run the day-to-day ministries of your church, you have likely looked into some integrations to expand the use of your software and lighten the...
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,...
Many, many, many books and essays have been written on the differences between Lutherans and Roman Catholics. (In other words, I am not going to tell you anything new. For the most...
We know that God is working powerfully through His living Word when we read the Bible. As 2 Timothy 3:16 tells us, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for...
Lutheran Service Book has served as a trusted resource for worship and devotion for twenty years, providing congregations and families with hymns, prayers, psalms, worship services,...
Every year, August and September start a new school year. A new school year can bring new opportunities for Lutheran churches and schools to reach their families. For many families, the...
