Too often, dear Lord, we are like solitary grains of wheat unwilling to die, but bearing within ourselves all that You require to speak to the world, all that You require to make Yourself known to mankind, all that You require to cause such a light to shine that every dark corner of creation might be illuminated by the radiance of Your love...
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The population of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and the population of prisoners incarcerated in American jails and prisons is approximately the same. That, to say the least, is shocking...
Read MoreSometimes we can be like Simon Peter when we lead. We can be bold, even brash – the first and maybe the only one to step out of the boat and go wave-walking. Maybe we just say what needs to be said. We put it out there and let the chips fall where they may...
Read MoreFather in Heaven, whose will it is that all people should worship You in the fellowship of the Church, and serve You in the life of the world; send down upon our nation a true spirit of repentance for the sinfulness which passes for broadmindedness...
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As one of its official actions adopted the last time it was in convention, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod resolved to have a prison and jail ministry coordinator in each of its 35 districts, either volunteer or compensated, for the purpose of...
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Jesus called them (His disciples) together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you..."
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