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December 18, 2016
Joseph, Guardian of our Lord
There is no doubt that Mary and Joseph and perhaps others with them that had come to know the child were not silent while in Egypt over the great miracle which had occurred with this child.
December 16, 2016
Journal of Lutheran Mission - Special Edition: December 2016
Learn the key factor behind the decline in LCMS membership
December 15, 2016
Life Together with President Harrison – December 2016
As 2016 comes to a close, President Harrison shares encouraging words as we serve our neighbor in this Advent and Christmas season. There is wonderful news out of Madagascar and an exciting opportunity to speak out for life as we join together in good faith with other Christians and non-Christians this January at the March for Life, followed by our Life Conference. And don't miss the new outreach resources available from our various ministries.
December 15, 2016
Formula of Concord Study: Article VII
The seventh article in the Formula of Concord deals chiefly with the controversy stirred up within the churches of the Lutheran confession by the Sacramentarians.
December 13, 2016
LCMS Specialized Pastoral Ministry - December 2016 newsletter
Specialized Pastoral Ministry's December 2016 newsletter highlights 2016 Christus in Mundo award recipients – Rev. James Rivett and Rev. Dr. William Wagner.
December 13, 2016
A Kingdom of the Word and Faith, Part II
The devil hates and attacks the kingdom of grace. He stands in opposition with his weapons of the flesh, sin, and death. Therefore, Jesus wants us to pray that...
December 12, 2016
A Kingdom of the Word and Faith, Part I
Praying for a kingdom seems a bit strange for citizens of the 21st century. We’re used to parliaments, congresses, representatives, and presidents.
December 9, 2016
Luther's Letters
Those who have read Luther’s public writings might have a certain perception of what they would expect his other works to look like. However, Luther was also a very prolific writer of private letters.
December 8, 2016
KFUO Audio: Deaconess Story and Formation
Deaconesses Amanda Van de Kamp and Deaconess Kristin Wassilak talked on Dec. 7 with KFUO Radio’s Andy Bates about becoming and serving as deaconesses in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
December 6, 2016
KFUO Audio: The Whole Family Matters
Bethesda Lutheran Communities' Mona Fuerstenau says it’s important to involve the whole family of a person with a disability in the journey through life.
December 6, 2016
Bible Study with Luther: Galatians 5:16-26
In Galatians 5:16-17 St. Paul describes the conflict, within the believer, between the flesh and the Spirit, which are opposed to each other. Luther writes, “When someone becomes aware of this battle of the flesh...
December 2, 2016
Lutheran Advent Traditions
There is so much beauty and rich tradition during the season of Advent to prepare Christians for the coming of Jesus, the babe of Bethlehem.
December 1, 2016
Parish Nursing as a Vocation
This presentation will help parish nurses recognize and appreciate their calling to parish nursing
November 23, 2016
LCMS Black Ministry – Fourth Quarter 2016 newsletter
The fourth quarter 2016 edition of Black Ministry’s TimeLine newsletter highlights how the Gospel is shared around the world from generation to generation.
November 22, 2016
KFUO Audio: Aid in Living, Not Dying
Dr. Ken Stevens, spokesperson for the Physician Aid in Living Coalition, talked on Nov. 21 with KFUO Radio host Andy Bates about how euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide conflicts with the vocation of doctor.
November 21, 2016
“The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us” – Hymn Feature
The uplifting expression of faith and joy at Christ’s second coming in “The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us” (LSB 514) by Johann Walter and Michael Praetorius reminds us that there is meaningful history in so many of our great Lutheran hymns.