The New CHI Museum
Celebrating the gifts God gives to His church.
The Magazine
Mission–Minded ‘Missourians’
I cannot help but thank God for blessing us with so many individuals who love the Lord Jesus and who are passionately committed to the proclamation of the Gospel.
In the Public Eye
Eight Lutherans working in the limelight talk about how their faith informs their work.
Lutheran Heritage–A Look Inside the CHI Museum
Visit the CHI Museum photo album on our Facebook page.
Planting New Churches
All Kinds of Churches to Reach All Kinds of People.
God at Work
by Gene Edward Veith God healed me. I wasn’t feeling well, so I went to the doctor. The nurse ran some tests; the lab technicians identified the problem; the doctor wrote me a prescription; I had it filled by the pharmacist. In no time, I was a lot better. It was God who healed me,
Fan into Flame Provides Funds for Efforts Near and Far
Church planting is just one facet of the Synod’s worldwide evangelism effort known as “Ablaze!”
Public Service and Citizenship: Thoughts from a Christian Politician
Our government is a gift from God, who calls us to be good stewards of it. by John W. Shimkus Religion and politics are the two subjects that conventional wisdom says should never be brought up in polite conversation. If this really were true, I would be a very lonely man. That’s because I am
Lutheran Witness: September 2009
Maybe it’s just our growing older, but each year, September seems to arrive more quickly than anticipated. Suddenly, our vacation is a receding memory, the kids are back in school, Labor Day is upon us, and we are left to wonder, “What happened to summer and all the plans I made? Where did the time go?” One item that occupies much of our time is work.
Facing Death
by Dr. William B. Knippa I was diagnosed several months ago with a terminal illness. I think I’m over the initial shock of hearing that news. I have wonderful family support, and I know heaven is waiting for me, but I’m still scared. I’ve heard people talk about dying a “good death” or “dying well.”
Shedding Some Light
‘O Sleeper, Awake!’ My husband’s beloved grandmother was called to her eternal home at the age of 101 (while holding her pastor’s hand). During her funeral service, our 5-year-old son, Jack, became restless. First, he asked to take off his shirt because he was hot. Then he was hungry. When he said he was sleepy,
Sharp Edges
by Rev. Thomas E. Engel Our old barbecue grill was as rusted as an old wreck in a junkyard. So my wife and I spent the early part of April shopping for a new gas grill. When we found one that met our needs, the grill’s big box barely fit in the trunk of our