Without ever using words like “sanctification,” Austen beautifully shows us what it looks like.
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November 29, 2023
Congregational Anniversaries (December 2023)
Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.
November 28, 2023
‘Together as Synod’ gifts support areas of greatest opportunity
Undesignated “Together as Synod” gifts are both flexible and cost-effective, supporting whatever is the greatest mission and ministry opportunity at the time the gift is received.
November 27, 2023
“Dear Saints” — A sermon on Galatians 5:16–24
Your sins are not to become your mindset or your status identification. You do not belong to them, but to Christ.
November 21, 2023
Should Lutherans Take ‘The Benedict Option’?
Dreher’s despair suggests that he was hoping for much more out of this world than it will give.
November 14, 2023
The Misguided Individualism of the “Self-Care” Movement
Rest is necessary. But as Christians, we see other people as central to our vocation, rather than obstacles to our happiness.
November 13, 2023
Acedia: The Steward’s Deadly Sin
When there is acedia (that is, apathy) toward stewardship, there is apathy toward the work of the Gospel.
November 10, 2023
On “Saint Martin and the Beggar” by El Greco
In any act of Christian charity, we see Christ.
November 10, 2023
Campus clips: Celebrating scholars of all ages
Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.
November 10, 2023
From the mission field: Seminary has new director
Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.
November 10, 2023
November ‘Witness’: What is truth?
Truth is found in the Son of God, who came to be truth in the flesh for us.
November 6, 2023
‘My Kingdom Is Not of This World’: On success and vocation
God never promises worldly success or wealth or fame. What He promises is far better.
November 2, 2023
District presidents hold first meeting of triennium
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Council of Presidents met in St. Louis Sept. 16–19.
November 2, 2023
Concordia universities to host church work days
Set Apart to Serve is partnering with the Concordia University System on a series of campus church work days in 2024.
November 1, 2023
BOD welcomes new members, elects Preus chairman
The BOD held its first meeting of the new triennium Sept. 14–15 in St. Louis.