Mission Moments: A Place of Refuge and the LCMS Prison Ministry
Every year, Concordia Gospel Outreach partners with Lutheran organizations to provide them with resources and support to continue serving their communities. These nonprofit groups span...
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5 Hymns to Sing in Honor of the 500th Anniversary of the First Lutheran Hymnal
In 1523, Martin Luther wrote to Georg Spalatin (1484–1545), private secretary to Elector Frederick III (“the Wise”) of Saxony. With his superb humanist education, Spalatin was sought by...
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Music of the Month: Piano Prelude Series
Following the successful Hymn Prelude Library series for organ comes a comprehensive set of piano preludes for all the hymn tunes in Lutheran Service Book. Not an adaptation of the organ...
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Embracing Your Lutheran Identity
Where does your identity come from? Is it from your race, gender, nationality, social status, income, or something else? Author Gene Edward Veith Jr. brings your Lutheran identity to life in his new b
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How Martin Luther Approached Mental Health Issues
While increasing mental health awareness might seem newfangled, the topic of mental health was addressed by our own church fathers, including Martin Luther. As you seek to extend...
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Celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the First Lutheran Hymnal
Beloved Lutheran hymnals have a long history, dating all the way back to 1524 in Germany. Each variation has been used for different purposes, such as a home devotional that eventually...
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How MinistryFOCUS Offers Help to Ministry Leaders
For individuals who have answered the call to serve in churches and schools in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, financial burdens can be substantial. Today, you will learn more about...
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Using Luther’s Small Catechism for Kids Curriculum
Our world is ever so fond of dichotomies. One of the most time-honored of educational debates is the perennial question: Which is more important—memorization or comprehension?
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Frequently Asked Questions When Teaching Luther’s Small Catechism
Over the past twelve months, I have offered thoughts and educational strategies related to teaching Luther’s Small Catechism. As last month’s blog completed the six chief parts, I would...
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Concordia Gospel Outreach’s Resources Reach the Dominican Republic
During the summer of 2023, Concordia Gospel Outreach (CGO) had the opportunity to provide resources to a group of students and teachers from Lutheran High School South in St. Louis for...
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Teaching the Catechism: The Lord’s Supper, Third and Fourth Sections
In this blog, we continue our exploration of the Lord's Supper from Luther's Small Catechism with the Third and Fourth Sections.
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What Is the Communion of Saints?
The following explanation of the Communion of Saints is adapted from Commentary on Luther’s Catechisms: Creed.
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