Forming Church Workers in the Divine Service
The formation of young church workers begins in the Divine Service.
Articles
Stewardship Hedgehogs
The stewardship hedgehog points always to the one thing needful for the steward and the neighbor alike: the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Community in Worship, Part I: Worship Reveals a Community Created by the Holy Spirit
The community that comes together in the Divine Service is gathered by God.
On “The Annunciation” by Fra Angelico: Receiving the Gift of Jesus
Adam and Eve’s sin brought death, while the seed of woman brought life.
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ and Christian Love in the Three Estates
Love of neighbor is the end of all vocations, no matter the estate to which you are called.
Raising Our Children in the Faith
God has trusted these little souls to our care for their time here on earth.
Against the Headwinds: Navigating childcare in an anti-family society
What in our lives could be rearranged, even given up, for the sake of our children and their being nurtured in Christian faith and love?
Fatherhood in God’s Image
The Fatherhood of God should shape, form and order the fatherhood of man.
We Praise You, Jesus, at Your Birth
This year we commemorate the 500th anniversary of Luther’s great Christmas hymn, “We Praise You, Jesus, At Your Birth.”
Are You Listening?
Listening is a critical tool in any teaching, including the teaching of stewardship. You are called to a listening that seeks to determine where your people are coming from.
Jane Austen and the Virtuous Woman
Without ever using words like “sanctification,” Austen beautifully shows us what it looks like.
“Dear Saints” — A sermon on Galatians 5:16–24
Your sins are not to become your mindset or your status identification. You do not belong to them, but to Christ.