The Latest Articles
The online musings from pastors, theologians and laity that will help you see the world from a Lutheran perspective.
Keeping Up with the Country’s Changing Map
We in the Missouri Synod need to ask in a serious way: How do we keep up with the changing map of the country?
Paul R. Raabe
November 12, 2026
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Healthy Youth Ministry, Regardless of Numbers
Julianna Shults
Smaller congregations can have a flourishing youth ministry, even with just two or three youth.
Theology of Intellectual Well-Being
LCMS Worker Wellness
One vital area of church worker development is intellectual well-being.
Not Small, Not Big, But Faithful
Nathan Meador
Stewardship is not about big. Stewardship is not about small. Stewardship is about faithfulness.
Candlemas: Candles, Crepes and Compline
Kristen Einertson and Tessa Muench
The Feast of the Purification of Mary and the Presentation of our Lord falls on Feb. 2.
Mental Illness in the Lutheran Congregation
Stephen M. Saunders
Research shows that one in five adults, and one in six children, will experience a mental illness.
Jesus vs. Caesar
Kendall A. Davis
There is only one Lord. There is only one Savior. There is only one Son of God. Jesus. Nobody else even comes close.








