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Heroes: October 2023 Everyday Faith Calendar
I have no idea what or who my seventeen-month-old daughter will dress up as for our upcoming Halloween events. These days, it’s a big responsibility to make sure that your family costumes...
Habakkuk: An Overview
Why does God allow bad things to happen to those who love Him? Habakkuk cries out to God and asks Him why He continuously allows the righteous to be persecuted by the wicked. In this book,...
So You Want to Be a Pastor’s Wife?—Part 3
A few months back, I wrote a post about how you can support your pastor’s wife. In it, I mentioned that because the role of the pastor’s wife comes with so many challenging aspects, there...
Digging Deeper into Scripture: Matthew 18:15–20
During nearly thirty years of professional church work, I have often wondered which sin is most damaging to the local congregation. In my experience, it is not disregard for worship and...
0:55Learn how the Order of Service changed during the Reformation
Rev. Dr Paul Grime talks about how before the Reformation the free gift of salvation was seen as something that must be earned. Luther changed the service in order to provide a clear understanding of
Teaching the Faith to Young People
Youth are not just the church’s future—they’re also the church’s now. As a leader, volunteer, or church worker, your job is to remind youth that they’re loved by Jesus and their...
3:32Curriculum Overview | Luther's Small Catechism for Kids
Students from 2nd - 5th grade can start learning about Luther's Small Catechism NOW with the new Luther's Small Catechism for Kids curriculum. In this video we go over how to use the curriculum and ho
The One Thing: September 2023 Everyday Faith Calendar
“Don’t you see how hard I’m working?” “I feel like my work goes unappreciated.” “It seems like no matter what I do, it’s never enough. There’s always one more thing.”
Overview: The Books of History
The following has been adapted from the Lutheran Bible Companion. To understand the Books of History, it is imperative to understand what came before them. The Books of the Law and the...
4 Church Website Must-Haves in 2023
Having a website is a non-negotiable for churches today—but having a good website is even better! If you don’t have a marketing or communications team, it can be overwhelming to figure out...
Vespers and Evening Hymns
The historic church used to partake in a set of daily services called the Daily Office. This kept people connected to God and in community with His Word throughout their working lives....
Teaching the Catechism: Holy Baptism II, Third and Fourth Parts
Continue learning how to teach Holy Baptism with the Third and Fourth Parts on Baptism in Luther’s Small Catechism
Music of the Month: My Lord, What a Morning
David von Kampen has set this anthem for End Times or Advent for SATB choir and piano. It begins with unison choir on the first refrain and moves to SATB in the first verse. The piece...
1:37Mental Health Advice from Martin Luther
How do you share advice with someone struggling with mental health issues, especially depression and anxiety? Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther shared advice that modern day cognitive therapy and
Digging Deeper into Scripture: Matthew 14:22–33
Telling nice people things they don’t want to hear is an unavoidable part of being a faithful pastor. On one occasion, a pleasant couple from the neighborhood came to my office. The...
Children’s Music for the Worship Service
Jesus cherished children in a special way throughout His ministry on earth, which we are reminded of in His words “Let the little children come to Me and do not hinder them, for to such...
1:59Martin Luther on Vice and Virtue
How do the concepts of vice and virtue fit into Lutheran understanding? Pastor Michael T. Fieberkorn explores how Martin Luther used the language of vice to describe sin and virtue as qualities the Ho
Nahum: An Overview
Nahum is a book of comfort for those who trust in the LORD. God is portrayed as a warrior who will fight for His people, but He is also as an avenging God who does not tolerate wickedness....
An Overview of Compline
As you assembled in silence in a church by candlelight or with your family before turning in for the night, you may have prayed the office of Compline. This evening office is reflective...