by Dr. Leslie (Jack) Fyans My 15-year-old daughter wants to be more independent. I realize this is a normal part of growing up. However, her father is finding it very hard to “let go” and wants to maintain the same degree of control over her. How can he and I work this out to the
One woman’s story of tragedy and hope.
“CHOSEN” was the theme of this year’s National Youth Gathering —a major purpose of which is to help our young people grow in their understanding of who they are as CHOSEN ones of our gracious God.
Christian exclusivity in a pluralistic age.
by Ron Nelson Expansion begins in Novosibirsk, Siberia Thanks to a designated gift from a donor, Fan into Flame has sent $15,000 for the permits to begin construction of an expanded worship and training center at Christ the Savior Lutheran Church in Novosibirsk. Located in the Siberian Federal District, Christ the Savior serves as a
Urban Sunday-school kids realize they, too, can reach out to children in other countries with the Good News of Jesus.
Fan into Flame gifts support Ghana seminary construction.
Redeemer, Fredericksburg—a congregation Ablaze!
Chaplains Speak of Life Eternal
A childcare ministry reignites a suburban congregation and creates new outreach opportunities in its community.
A New LessonMy two daughters were bickering one afternoon, and they started hitting each other. When I saw Kendall, 4, hit Kerry, 2, I said emphatically, “Kendall! Does Jesus want you to hit your sister like that?” Without missing a beat, Kendall replied, “No, but Kerry hit me first. And the Golden Rule says, ‘Do
by Gregory Wismar In some ways August is the “quiet season” of the calendar by which we mark the passage of time. It is the only month that consistently has no major holidays listed among its 31 days. While there may not be special secular celebrations, our church-year calendar supplies us with three memorable festal
Of all the LCMS conventions I have attended, none has exceeded or even equaled the evangelical and fraternal spirit of this year’s gathering.