Last month I introduced the Go First! initiative. It’s based upon the Gospel joy that since Jesus goes first to the cross to win for us forgiveness, life, and salvation, we can trust Him. And because we trust Him, He inspires us to go first and inspire others in His name. I offer this as a building block for our work together in our district this triennium. Going first helps us unleash the potential of our congregations and schools in the name of Jesus.
Read MoreLast month I introduced the Go First! initiative. It’s based upon the Gospel joy that since Jesus goes first to the cross to win for us forgiveness, life, and salvation, we can trust Him. And because we trust Him, He inspires us to go first and inspire others in His name. I offer this as a building block for our work together in our district this triennium. Going first helps us unleash the potential of our congregations and schools in the name of Jesus.
Read MoreHistory shows that culture changing movements are often led by those willing to go first. That, of course, was the foundation of the New Testament Church. It was made up of those who were willing to go first. However, they were simply the first to follow the Lord Jesus Christ, who Himself was always ready to go first.
Read MoreHistory shows that culture changing movements are often led by those willing to go first. That, of course, was the foundation of the New Testament Church. It was made up of those who were willing to go first. However, they were simply the first to follow the Lord Jesus Christ, who Himself was always ready to go first.
Read MoreDear Brothers,
Greetings to you in the name of Jesus, in whom there is life and light in our world of darkness and death.
As everyone in our sharply divided country knows, on Friday the Supreme Court of the United States struck down Roe v. Wade, which since January 22, 1973 had endorsed the taking of unborn life as a constitutional right. The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod has consistently and vigorously voiced its opposition to the Court’s infamous decision and we have continuously engaged in public and private efforts in support of pregnant women and their babies.
Read MoreJoy is hard to come by these days. It’s easy to become disheartened and worried. We ask, “Where has all the joy gone?” We see another sad story in the news, wars and unrest around the globe, civil unrest at home, and the never ending partisan political infighting.
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