Pounds of Love
When it comes to sin, Christ is our eternal weight-loss plan.
The LCMS
Not Three, Not Two, but One King
by Rev. Jonathan C. Watt Read Matthew 2. It is a common picture this time of year: three kings, decked out in kingly robes, crowns and all, surrounding the baby Jesus in the manger to present their kingly gifts; three wise men on bent knee worshiping their Savior. But maybe this picture is not that
Marriage as God Intended
It’s become clear that ongoing vigilance is required if traditional marriage is to be protected and preserved for future generations.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
We are familiar with the Christmas story according to Luke, but Matthew has something to tell us also.
Reaching Out for Help
by Dr. Leslie (Jack) Fyans My husband and I have been married 20 years. Ten years ago I was unfaithful to him, but he is unaware of it. I have repented of this sin and have never repeated it, nor would I. I haven’t told my pastor, either. Do you feel it’s important for me
An Accidental Missionary
Sometimes, when we’re least prepared, we are called on to witness to our faith.
Shedding Some Light
Christmas bloopers your spellchecker won’t catch The Festival Choir will present experts from Handel’s Messiah today at 2 p.m. We ask your help if you play an instrument, sin, or do liturgical dance. The Christmas decorating party begins Sunday at 2 p.m. Bring your saws to cut trees and willing hands. The purpose of this
Sharing the Hope We Have
Nearly every day God provides each believer with opportunities to share the life-giving message of salvation.
Christmas from the Angle of Angels
by Rev. Terence Groth Angels play such a prominent role in the story of our Lord’s birth that we might even tell the Christmas story from their perspective. The evangelist Luke sets the stage with the story of John the Baptist’s birth in Luke 1:5–25. John’s parents, the childless Zechariah and Elizabeth, “were both well
Before the Word Became Flesh
by Paul L. Maier
God used nations and men during the time between the testaments to prepare His perfect time for the birth, life, death, and resurrection of His Son.
The Fear Factor
During this Christmas season, may your hearts and homes be filled with the sometimes quiet, sometimes exuberant joy of this blessed time of year.
Christmas Sitting Down
Sometimes in the rush to celebrate Christmas, we misplace our priorities. I could sense that God again was doing something awesome amidst adversity.