Living Fearlessly. Sharing the Good News
You may have heard the rumor that Lutherans are strong and silent types. None of this gushing about Jesus to people — no, we’re more comfortable dishing up a good
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Stories from the Road (Part 3)
You’ll never guess what Cindy and I received during the pastors conferences in October. At one of the sites near the end of our journey, a member of the congregation
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A Time of Transition for Area C of the Texas District, LCMS
Area C of the Texas District includes Georgetown south to the Rio Grande Valley, and Del Rio east all the way through Fayette County and down to the Coastal Bend.
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Tragedy at Tree of Life
Over the past weeks, I’ve been encouraging pastors and servant leaders to think theologically. As storms rage in the culture, as rhetoric rises to a fever pitch, as we become
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Stories from the Road (Part 2)
Who would have thought that the Confessions and my visits with servants of Jesus around the district would teach me this profound truth: “This little Gospel light of mine, I’m
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LIVING FEARLESSLY: Filled With Purpose
In 1955, Rev. Harry Fricke composed these words: “In fervent gratitude for the Savior’s dying love and His blood-bought gift of redemption we dedicate ourselves to Him with all that
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“Heart for Texas” Provides Hurricane Relief
Nearly 200,000 homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Harvey, nearly 100,000 in the Houston metro area alone. Something had to be done. So three congregations took the lead in
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Stories from the Road
One week of adventure traversing the great state of Texas has taught me something about our Texas District: Every ministry is a story of the Gospel; every person can be
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LIVING FEARLESSLY: Facing New Seasons
What is striking fear in your heart these days? You may remember Jesus’ parable of the talents in Matthew chapter 25: A wealthy business owner entrusted his employees with treasure.
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Firmly Standing, Boldly Sending
The Apostle Paul encourages Timothy saying, “But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry,” 2 Tim. 4:5 Even though all Christians are
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