“Lord, to whom shall we go?” Jesus has words for your daily and eternal living. No matter what is happening in your life, at your work or in this country, Jesus Christ brings life to weary hearts, hope to burdened minds, and guidance amid the uncertainty of this world.
Read MoreWhat ethic do confessional Lutherans have to offer a conversation and culture wrapped up in endless dialogues and demands for social justice? The following is an exploration of our Lutheran doctrine in light of our contemporary American context and the current varying calls for social justice, with particular attention on Critical Race Theory.
Read MoreThe 79th Minnesota South District Convention is set for June 17-19, 2021. President Woodford shares the inspiration and hope behind the Convention theme, “Everything in the Name of Jesus,” inspired by Colossians 3:12-17.
Read MoreThe 2020 Lutheran Voter Information Guide includes counsel of Scripture in the four matters of public life with which the LCMS engages: life, marriage/family/sexuality, religious freedom, and parental choice in education. This year's guide also includes counsel on the dilemma of voting for a person or their policy.
Read MoreThe fall 2020 issue of Engaged in Mission magazine is available! In this issue, you’ll find stories about vacation Bible school, life as a director of Christian education, a great fall Bible study option, social media and livestreaming tips, and ministry in a dual- and tri-parish congregation. Even as temptations and misbeliefs abound, God’s people are moving forward in faith, confident that the presence of Jesus goes with us always!
Read MoreGod gives us confident faith and encouragement for difficult times through His Word and Sacraments. 1 Timothy 1:7-8a, for example, reminds us that God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control. Like all good Lutherans, we must ask, “What does this mean?”
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