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2026 LW Summer Reading Roundup
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From whom I learned it
My parents have lived in the same house since they got married in 1984. I have my passport number memorized. But where it counts, I ...
Peace where brothers are engaging
The Church Militant is not only fighting with Satan and his demonic armies. It is also fighting with itself. Brothers fight.
Mocking the bully Death
In the end, no matter how hard you work to avoid it, death towers over you and remorselessly says, “I win. I always do.” And ...
In defense of Mother’s Day
We should take a little time to bless the mothers in our congregations, to thank them, pray for them, encourage them and support them.
Let’s want better for our children
It’s not hard to pick up on what the world around us wants us to want for our children. But what would God have us ...
Jesus Christ alone
Jesus was crucified, and He hung on the cross until death — alone. He understands loneliness. He understands sadness. He understands suffering.