by Rev. Mark Sell I sat behind the lectern of Springs of Life Lutheran Church, trying to figure out where the service began. The pastor sent hand signals across the altar, and I strained to hear the words of the opening hymn. Got it! Sort of. I had no clue what I was singing. Or did […]
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by Monique Nunes Traditional, two-parents families are, sadly, no longer necessarily the norm. How can the church assist single parents juggling work and children? The reasons really do not matter. The personal pain or historical circumstances that have led to the reality are not a priority. What matters most is this: How can the church
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Most of us equate exorcisms with scary Hollywood movies, but Rev. Geoff Boyle explains how pastors in Madagascar use the rite to cast the demon out and speak Christ in.
Pres. Matthew C. Harrison explains why the LCMS’ two seminaries are vital in spreading the Gospel of Jesus to a broken, suffering world.
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How should Lutherans care for the world around them? Do we go green or live in Christian freedom?
Hear from Lutheran exchange students studying at the Synod’s two seminaries.
Blessing & Challenges: Churches in Fellowship Read More »
Throughout Russia and Eurasia, Lutheran missionaries are using the musical compositions of Bach and Luther to share the Gospel.
The Gospel according to Bach Read More »
Imagine going to church every Sunday but never having a hymnal in your own language in the pew.
A Lutheran Hymnal for Kenya Read More »
by Kim Plummer Krull Over the next four years, our nation will observe the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. While many Americans have ancestors who lived during that epic struggle, Frederick “Fritz” M. Upham is one of a dwindling few who can say, “My father fought in the Civil War.” At age 90, this witty
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The LCMS has a rich history in sharing the Gospel around the globe, but what makes Lutheran mission unique?
Lutheran Confession. Lutheran Mission. Read More »
by Adriane Dorr When people want to poke fun at Lutherans, their jokes usually involve a Minnesota accent, men named Sven and Ole and a line or two about a propensity for sitting stoically in the church’s back pew. But being Lutheran is more than that. It’s not about geography, background or ethnicity. It’s about
Our theme for August is “Lutheran Confession, Lutheran Mission.” Prof. John Pless takes an in-depth look at what makes Lutheranism distinct and why Lutherans are uniquely equipped to share God’s Word with others around the globe.
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