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.
“Is this a real story or a pretend one?”It’s a question I have to ask after my four-year-old tells me that her sister hit her and then sang “Let It Go.” Oftentimes, I’m in the same room...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
