Lutheran 104: Sola Gratia
Last month we introduced the first of four “solas” that beat at the heart of our faith tradition: we teach what we teach, preach what we preach, trust what we trust – because we find it assured in the Word of … (read more)
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Lutheran 103: Sola Scriptura
In the project of Christian life and ministry there are many creative ways to wander. Have you noticed? Hierarchical communities may do unity rather well. They look “to the top” – to a single individual, sometimes – for a centering focus and … (read more)
Operations
Every organization has something we may call “operating expenses.” Ours include items like basic utilities, maintenance of properties, bank fees, administrative travel, audit fees, postage, printing, participation in church conventions and conferences, and more – expenses that make the organization … (read more)
Lutheran 102: Becoming Confessional
The World Mission Prayer League is a Lutheran, confessional faith community: we are introducing the concept over the next few months. The World Mission Prayer League does not gather around hierarchy (as do some of our Catholic friends.) We are … (read more)
Lutheran 101: The First Thing to Say…
If you know anything at all about the World Mission Prayer League, you may know that we are a Lutheran missionary community. Many of you are devout Lutherans, too: you will be pleased, I should think. Others, however, will be … (read more)
Sacrificial Service
“[Jesus] who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.” (Philippians 2:6,7) … (read more)
Surrendered to Christ and His Cause
You have sometimes heard it said that we must “make” the Lord Jesus the center of our lives. We are advised to “put” the Lord Jesus on the throne of our hearts, so to speak, and so make him our … (read more)
A Pair of Financial Decisions
Upon recommendation of our Finance Committee, the Home Council has recently made a couple of changes regarding the Mission’s finances. I thought that you might like to hear about them. The first pertains to missionary allowances. The Council reviews target … (read more)
Commissioned to Christ’s Cause
Over the last few months, we have re-introduced the Handbook that stands at the heart of our missionary community. We have recently arrived at the final chapter, and are nearing the document’s concluding paragraphs. This final chapter is all about … (read more)
Knowing His Voice
“When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because … (read more)