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October 13, 2016
LCMS Witness & Outreach Ministry - Webinar: 'What Is Revitalization and What Does It Mean for My Church'
Hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, Rev. Dr. Mark Woods presents a free webinar on “re:Vitality — New Life for Long-Established Ministries.”
October 10, 2016
'Free To Be Faithful' - Fall 2016 newsletter
The Fall 2016 issue of the Free To Be Faithful Newsletter features information on important court cases and related issues at the forefront this year having significant implications for the rights of Christians to live faithfully.
October 10, 2016
Solus Christus: Christ Alone
Luther said, “The cross alone is our theology.” Another way to say this is Solus Christus, or “Christ alone” saves us.
October 5, 2016
Bible Study with Luther: Galatians 5:1-6
In chapter 4 of Galatians, St. Paul uses Sarah and Hagar to illustrate that salvation comes not by works of the law, but according to the promise of God. In the final verse...
October 2, 2016
On the Councils and the Church
As the sixteenth century dawned, there were essentially three answers given to the question: who rules the Church?
October 2, 2016
On the Councils and the Church
As the sixteenth century dawned, there were essentially three answers given to the question: who rules the Church?
September 30, 2016
Free devotional from LCMS Disaster Response
This devotional booklet is intended for anyone who is suffering from the brokenness of this world. Whether you have been affected by a natural disaster or other trauma, whether your life is extraordinary or you are struggling with normal stress, this is a devotional booklet for you.
September 30, 2016
Care for the Aging
This presentation will provide insights into the blessings and challenges that older adults experience, in addition to the blessings and challenges that parish nurses may experience in serving older adults.
September 30, 2016
Free booklet from LCMS Disaster Response
Trusting in His Love - Even when we don't understand what's going on around us.
September 29, 2016
LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces - Fourth Quarter 2016 newsletter
This issue of So Help Me God from the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces highlights how God is present in our suffering. The quarterly newsletter shares reminders of this promise and the fact that we can find comfort in the Bible — God’s Holy Word.
September 25, 2016
Formula of Concord Study: Article V
This article considers whether the gospel is a preaching of repentance that rebukes sin and unbelief. The authors of the Formula conclude that the answer depends on what you mean by “gospel.”
September 19, 2016
Life Together with President Harrison – September 2016
In our trying times, it is good to remember that faith is a living daring confidence in God's grace, so sure and certain that a believer would stake his life on it a thousand times. This edition of Life Together introduces the new life campaign - #eyesoflife - as well as the Lutheran Federal Credit Union, a fantastic new resource designed to serve our members specifically.
September 19, 2016
“Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice” – Hymn Feature
In 1523 Martin Luther wrote his first hymn for congregational use, “Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice” (LSB 556). It appears as the first hymn in the first published collection of Lutheran hymns, Etlich Cristlich lider of 1523/24.
September 16, 2016
Dürer's Praying Hands: An Artist's Devotion
Though the Praying Hands is a unique icon in Western art that has transcended the sacred and entered the world of pop culture, the 500 year old work is only a preliminary drawing for a much larger work.
September 15, 2016
Reformation Hymn: “Though All Our Life Is Like a Scroll”
The beautiful hymn, winner of our Reformation Hymn competition, truly embodies the Reformation 2017 theme “It’s Still All About Jesus.” Author Rev. Dr. Wilfred L. Karsten made special use of the word “still” throughout his five-verse hymn text.
September 13, 2016
Journal of Lutheran Mission - September 2016
Throughout time, the Church continues to reform and repent, dialogue and discern. This issue focuses on the community of believers who call themselves Lutheran and the confession they make as a result.