When You Fast
Fasting is spiritual training. This is why it has been practiced by the Church Militant for centuries.
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The Elements of Stewardship
Let’s break down the LCMS definition of “stewardship,” and consider its implications and applications.
Church Worker Communities
Church work builds strong communities, knit together by shared vocation and formation.
Wanted: The Perfect Family
Christians are not immune to the pain of broken families.
Our Great Heritage: Paul the Apostle
Once a persecutor of the church, he was called by Christ to share His Good News with the Gentiles — and, down the centuries, with us.
The Failure of Digital Community
From liquid modernity to incarnate community By Josh Pauling In the year 2000, the Polish sociologist Zygmunt Bauman coined the term “liquid modernity” to describe the modern condition. In using this apt descriptor, Bauman was encapsulating many aspects of life in the contemporary West, where stable sources of meaning and traditional human categories are being
St. Matthias’s Yoke
Pastors need to hear the warning of Judas together with the ordination of Matthias.
Our Great Heritage: What Is History?
As a Christian, you already know what history is about: Jesus coming to save you.
Christian Hope Amidst Numerical Decline
It is understandable to grieve at the closing of a parish; but remember that every church building on earth, however beloved it may be, is a temporary haven.
On “A Time to Keep” by Tasha Tudor
Family traditions show our children that our seemingly mundane and fleeting lives can be a reflection of the eternal life we are meant for.
How To Respond to Conflict and Sin in the Church
What does Scripture teach us about dealing with conflict in the church?
On ‘Huckleberry Finn’: When Community Fails
Mark Twain’s novel depicts the depths of human sin and cruelty while, at the same time, showing us the heights of human goodness.