The Synod in Convention
One Message—Christ! His Love is Here for You!
This is the theme for the Synod’s triennial national convention.
Providing Support
by Dr. William B. Knippa A young family in our congregation adopted a baby girl; the mother later gave birth to a son. The little girl has developed disruptive and aggressive behaviors, to the point where we have had to keep her out of kindergarten. Now her brother is exhibiting some of the same behaviors. …
Shedding Some Light
Down to EarthA learned scientist approached a minister and said, “I don’t want you to talk about God anymore. I don’t want you to mention Him at all. As you know, science has progressed to the point where we can do anything God ever did. We can clone a man. So no more of this …
Remembering the Family
by Gregory Wismar One of the features of summertime is attending family reunions. Sometimes these are large, organized events held on a regular basis. Other reunions are much less formal, as relatives get together for visiting, either across town or across the country. Often, one of the best features of family reunions is the sharing …
Extravagant Grace
A summer camp experience demonstrates God’s love in powerful ways.
The Sin of the Racially Split Church
When discussing race relations in America, shock jocks and outrageous pundits may rule, but Lutherans have a perfect theological antidote—if they would only employ it.
Reclaiming the Church’s Young
Mid-adolescents have become masters at deceiving adults into thinking everything is okay.
One Message: Christ
The 63rd Regular LCMS Convention meets July 14-19 in Houston. Learn about the nominees for president and their insights on the needs of the church.
Fan into Flame: Igniting Hearts
Fan into Flame kindles ministry in Florida. Historic church in Russsia reclaimed.
KFUO: Streaming Worldwide on the Web
With the help of modern technology, KFUO, the radio ministry of the LCMS, now reaches listeners in every corner of the world 24/7.
Fear and the racially split church
The recent Christ Call of Uwe Siemon-Netto (June Witness) for Lutheran Christians—in combating racism, threats, and the torments of today’s dark night of terrorism—is a continuing Christ Call, heard down through the ages. The cause of racism is fear—and this fear has a stranglehold on the local and global community. As a professor for thirty …
Call it what it is
I’d like to comment on something I read in the convention preview article in the June/July issue. Under the Human Care floor committee section were the words “assisting congregations in ministering to undocumented immigrants.” It wasn’t too long ago we were fighting over the description “anti-abortion” vs. “Pro-Life.” Somehow, we are afraid to be called …