Mental Health Advice from Martin Luther

We long for deep community. We strive for healthy and helpful relationships with family members, church people, and neighbors. But if we’re honest with ourselves, especially as parents,...

As I am writing this blog, Christmas is still two months away. However, there are already signs of its coming. Recently, I did some shopping. Halloween has yet to pass and there are...

When coming up with strategies for your church website design, you absolutely have to consider the mobile design of your site. It is said that more than 50% of all website traffic is on...

John A. Behnke’s concertato setting of the beloved Christmas carol “Angels We Have Heard on High” is written for SATB choir, congregation, and organ, and the setting also includes...

If you’re tackling your church’s graphic design, you’ve likely had to design church social media graphics. Whether you’re posting on Instagram or Facebook, creating eye-catching posts...

Sermons are a must-have on any church website—but what’s the best way to display sermons on my church website? The good news is you have a few options to choose from. The best choice will...

Paul Gerhardt (1607–76) is considered to be a prolific composer, writing 123 hymns during his lifetime that are still enjoyed by the church today. His dedication to hymn writing even...

We are now entering the one time of year in our world that is focused on being generous, giving back, and serving our neighbors. Bell ringers at stores, social media posts of friends...

Can you remember the last time you purchased a piece of furniture or appliance, understanding that your purchase would require some assembly at home? You likely returned home from the...

Jeffrey Blersch’s organ collection Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation features four variations on the tune WESTMINSTER ABBEY. The first masterfully incorporates a Purcell sonata for a...

Healthy youth ministry extends past the congregation and into teens’ homes. When we considered what young people need, Scripture, research, and youth leaders all pointed to parents as...

If your church uses a projector on Sunday mornings, you’ve likely had to buy or create sermon series graphics. These slides create a cohesive experience week to week and visually indicate...

Scripture guides us, teaches us about salvation, and communicates the kingdom of God to us. In daily family life, we ought to ever turn to the Word and to works that keep the Word as...

I recently started running my church’s social media accounts, and I’ve been having a blast diving into the world of social media strategy for churches! Whether or not you’ve worked in the...

One staple of worship every Sunday is the Hymn of the Day. Whether printed in your bulletin or posted on the hymn outline board at the front of the church, the Hymn of the Day connects to...

Psalm 119:15–16 states, “I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.” When I read this verse, I cannot...