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STOP! THINK! LIFT!
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Psalm 46 puts into distinct contrast the refuge and strength we find in God with the violence, chaos, noise and destruction that we face in this world. “Be still, and know that I am God...”
Featured Convention Video
Dr. Eugene Boe's seminar at the Convention.
More videos and media from the convention here.
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Sometimes we just need ideas. Perhaps in your congregation you have seen specific, unique acts of caring for the pastor and/or his family. Others could benefit by reading about it. Share your story by writing a paragraph and sending it to us. We will post them here online and some may appear in future print issues.
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Three Keys to Ministry to Service Members
Mon, Apr 26, 2010
While serving as a Navy chaplain for seven years, I learned three things that I could apply in counseling with any person in any situation. These are also things you can do to help military service members and veterans in your community.
With Our Eyes on God
Wed, Feb 24, 2010
Both the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Church of the Lutheran Brethren voted on "big-ticket" items at their respective conventions last year. Each had been involved for years with task forces and meetings and discussions and studies and preliminary statements leading up to the vote.
Caring for Pastors
Mon, Dec 28, 2009
Military officers never wear shiny rank into a battle zone. It is subdued, camouflaged. Why? Enemy sniper fire. Take out the leaders and you demoralize and scatter the troops. In the Church, every Christian is a target in Satan's scope. But to whom do you think he assigns his demon snipers? Pastors. Teachers. Elders. Leaders in the church. And missionaries, who are visibly on the front lines.
Culture of Christmas
Mon, Nov 30, 2009
Every year when the Christmas season rolls around (in mid October or so, when Christmas displays begin swallowing Halloween costumes at Walmart, Target, etc.), I see and hear reminders from well-meaning Christians that "Jesus is the reason for the season" and that we Christians ought to "take back" Christmas. Well, a) I'm not fooled by the slogan, and b) I don't believe there's anything to "take back." In fact, I believe it's time we give Christmas back to the pagans. Frankly, we don't need Christmas. The world doesn't need Christmas. What we need, and what the world needs, is Jesus Christ.
Stewardship
Sat, Oct 31, 2009
What do The Lion King, Abraham, Psalm 8, and you (yes, you!) have in common? In the fictional cartoon we have a lion prince looking back and feeling the weight of history on his shoulders. In the Bible we have an old, childless man receiving the covenant promise from Almighty God that he will not only have a son, but will have as many descendants as there are stars in the heavens. One is pointed to his royal ancestry; the other to his future, miraculous progeny. And that’s where you come in.