Many churches and non-profit organizations offer donors the opportunity to give via text message. I have been making donations in this way myself, and find it to be very convenient. I have become convinced that our own members may like … (read more)
Life is full of transitions – some large-scale, some small. We are birthed. (What a transition!) We learn to crawl, and often then to walk. We may meet the Savior of the world – and come to have a role … (read more)
“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1). My youngest son David runs for the track and field team at his high school. My favorite race last year was a two-mile contest that David completed … (read more)
The World Mission Prayer League is a “Lutheran community in mission,” as you will have discovered by now (Handbook, 13). Over the past few months we have reviewed the basic tenets of this faith identity: we are saved only by … (read more)
“Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” (Luke 12:13) On many occasions, Jesus seems to ignore a question asked of him in order to address a deeper or more important … (read more)
Over the last few months we have revisited the faith convictions that stand at the heart of our believing community. They are “confessional” convictions. They are based in the inherited faith of the church of Jesus Christ throughout the centuries … (read more)
This is an exciting time for our organization. As we celebrate what the Lord of the Harvest has done through His tireless servants, Chuck & Cindy, we are counting on the Holy Spirit to lead us into a new season of … (read more)
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” (Matthew 25:23) One of my responsibilities is to … (read more)
We are saved by grace through faith: this wonderful confidence stands at the core of our Lutheran Confessions. Only grace. Only faith. Yet the faith that is “only”… is never alone. “Oh, it is a living, busy, active, mighty thing, … (read more)
“Your servant has nothing there at all,” she said, “except a small jar of olive oil.” (2 Kings 4:2, NIV) In 2 Kings 4 we see a wonderful miracle of God’s provision for a poor widow. After the death of … (read more)