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1 Timothy: An Overview
This blog post is adapted from Lutheran Bible Companion Volume 2: Intertestamental Era, New Testament, and Bible Dictionary. Paul, on his way to Macedonia, has left Timothy at Ephesus...
How Church Management Software Enhances Volunteer Coordination
Churches rely on volunteers to keep things running—from worship to events to community outreach, the members of your church are an integral part of the life of your church. Using a church...
How God Speaks with His People
This blog post is excerpted from The Christian Faith: A Lutheran Exposition, second edition, by Theodore J. Hopkins and Robert Kolb. God used the many and varied voices of the prophets...
Christian Vocation Means Living for Others
Most Lutherans are no doubt familiar with the story of Martin Luther’s Gospel breakthrough, when he was led by God’s grace to rediscover the marvelous message that righteousness before...
Tips for Organizing Chapel Services at Your Christian School
An integral part of Lutheran education is the emphasis on faith formation. While we can do this in many different ways in our schools, one of the biggest ways of doing this is through...
What Does a Good Law-Gospel Sermon Look Like?
This blog is excerpted from an article by Rev. Carl C. Fickenscher II that was published in a previous edition of Concordia Pulpit Resources. So much has been written on the dynamics of...
How to Encourage eGiving in Your Congregation
Electronic giving is an increasingly popular method for giving among church congregations. If you’re looking to encourage church eGiving, you’re not alone.
Easy Ways to Use a Children’s Hymnal in the Classroom
Incorporating a new children’s hymnal into your classroom might be easier than you think! There are many ways you can teach the faith through a hymnal, such as learning to sing a hymn in...
Real Connection in a Virtual World
A few weeks ago, at my sister’s high school graduation, the commencement speaker gave several pieces of what he believed to be crucial advice. One of these encouragements was for the...
Lessons from 1 John: August 2025 Everyday Faith Calendar
We live in a broken world. It doesn’t take too long to see that. As we all have aged, we’ve had to learn how to do our best to live in this reality in a God-pleasing way. We fail often,...
2 Thessalonians: An Overview
The city of Thessalonica, named after a sister of Alexander the Great, was built within sight of one of the great religious landmarks of ancient Greece. Southward, across the Thermaikos...
Questions to Ask Before Choosing Church Management Software
When you’re choosing a church management software, you need to ask yourself (and your team) a series of questions to figure out which option is the best for you. It can be overwhelming to...
Music of the Month: In the Water, In the Word
Composer James Biery presents eight stunning settings to adorn the Sacrament of Holy Baptism with grace and gusto with In the Water, In the Word. A thrilling toccata on ES IST DAS HEIL...
Lessons on Prayer from Samuel
The other day I was listening to a pastor speak about the priority of prayer. He said the following: Scripture records the disciples asking Jesus to teach them one thing: how to pray...
Time in the Biblical World
This blog post is adapted from From Abraham to Paul: A Biblical Chronology, Second Edition. Select in-text citations and original Hebrew have been omitted...
Understanding Databases in Your Church Management Software
Most church staff and volunteers use their church management software every day without thinking about the technology under the hood. But a little knowledge can go a long way in making...
Ten Award-Winning Music Pieces for Your Library
Having a work of music selected as J. W. Pepper Editors’ Choice is no small feat. Concordia Publishing House is honored to have 10 pieces from handbell, choral, and keyboard publications...
Reframing Our Thoughts: July 2025 Everyday Faith Calendar
How often do you think about your thoughts? Hmm, let me think about that. Thoughts matter a great deal to God. The Bible says, “the word of God is living and active, . . . discerning the...
1 Thessalonians: An Overview
Founded in 316 BC, Thessalonica became an important harbor and leading city in the region. When the Romans built the Egnatian Way to connect Rome to its eastern interests, Thessalonica...
Tips for Simplifying Offering Entry for Church Volunteers and Staff
Offering entry is just one of many administrative tasks that a church requires to run smoothly—and often, churches rely on volunteers to input offering data into a church management...