Chosen and Blessed
“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.
Saved from Death Three Times
One woman’s story of tragedy and hope.
“Letting Go” of a Child
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 …
In His Corner
NFL Hall of Famer Roger Wehrli cites God’s abiding presence in enshrinement speech.
Chosen!
2007 National Youth Gathering termed “the church at its best.” Reflections and photos from this year’s Gathering.
Reclaiming our young
From my perspective, the article “Reclaiming the Church’s Young in a Culture of Change” by John W. Oberdeck (June/July 2007) did a great job of diagnosing youth today, but I consider it weak in affirming the power we have available for any and every problem that the devil throws at the church. I have been …
Shedding Some Light
It’s the Thought that CountsAfter misbehaving and generally making a nuisance of himself all afternoon, young Jason was finally sent to his room for a time-out session. After the session ended, he emerged from his room and informed his mom that he had thought the situation over. “Then I prayed,” he added. “Fine,” said Mom, …
Good News for Today
by Rodney Rathmann Regularly we interact with friends, neighbors, and relatives who are living unfulfilling and rebellious lives outside of God’s grace, with little or no understanding of God’s love and forgiveness in Christ Jesus. Such was the condition of the woman Jesus met one day at a Samaritan well (John 4:1–40). As with that …
Thinking About Your Funeral
A funeral is a time to speak clearly about what we believe, teach, and confess as Lutheran Christians.
Poster Power
Urban Sunday-school kids realize they, too, can reach out to children in other countries with the Good News of Jesus.
Only One Road to Heaven?
Christian exclusivity in a pluralistic age.
Revitalizing Congregations
The first resolution adopted by convention delegates encourages the Synod, in conjunction with its Ablaze! goals, to revitalize at least 2,000 existing congregations by 2017.