Over the last four years we have benefited from GivingPlus®, Thrivent Financial’s matching gift program. Late last year Thrivent announced that the program would conclude at the end of 2009 and be replaced by a new program called Thrivent Choice. … (read more)
Let me introduce you to a little English word, somewhat creepy in contemporary connotation, yet with a wonderful theological backdrop in its Latin original. Larva. You know what larvae are. (And you are probably thinking of something creepy.) “Larva” (pl., … (read more)
I have been reading once again (believe it or not) the Schmalkald Articles. They are part of our Lutheran confessions. The articles were written by Luther himself as a brief exposition of the heart of the Gospel. They represent, in a … (read more)
This summer, off and on, I have been following The World Cup – the most popular and engaging sport in the history of the human race, I am sure. Maybe you have been following The Cup, too. If you have, … (read more)
“We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift. For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men.” – … (read more)
“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19 The work of missions is done most effectively in partnership. This is almost always the way it is practiced today. Even … (read more)
“We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps” – Proverbs 16:9 On Monday, May 10th, 2010, Louise and I (Dale Varberg) joined the staff prayer meeting in the map room at headquarters. The WMPL staff meets there … (read more)
“The method for obtaining funds or goods and equipment for the temporal needs of the Mission and its workers is primarily prayer to God and trust in him to provide” (Mission Handbook, ¶108) As a college student I had the … (read more)
“In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name” – John 16:23 While driving through central Mexico a few years ago some children … (read more)
“The Israelites did as they were told; some gathered much, some little. And when they measured it by the omer, he who gathered much did not have too much, and he who gathered little did not have too little. Each … (read more)