Outreach in the Rio Grande Valley
As I travel around this great state of Texas, I am continually amazed at the work our missionaries do in bringing the Good News of Christ crucified to the people
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Handling Conflict: What Paul and Barnabas DIDN’T Do
Once in a while, Christians don’t get along with one another. (Probably doesn’t happen in your congregation, but you’ve heard about it, right? Wink.) The end of Acts 15 provides
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Are You A True Confessional?
You cannot be a CONFESSIONAL without having the MISSION of God at the heart of your theology. The hallmark of the Lutheran reformation is the statement “Grace alone, faith alone,
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Life with a Shot Clock
During the March Madness hoopla of NCAA basketball, our nation lives with the evident reality of a shot clock. There was a time when college basketball did not have a
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Never Too Old For Mission
What can a 4-foot 11-inch septuagenarian do for global Christianity? Plenty. I witnessed the work of Mrs. Carol Buckman during a visit to St. Louis. The Missouri District of the
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Are You on The Fence About Attending The Convocation?
It’s Mid-March and the fast pace of Lent is in full swing. For many pastors, the season of Lent is the busiest time of the year. If you are anything
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Legacy Deo—A Partner in Mission
Did you know Legacy Deo (formerly Lutheran Foundation of Texas) supports the Texas District’s mission efforts? Thanks to past generosity of donors in the Lutheran community, Legacy Deo manages forty-six
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Vijay Gurrala—Our Redeemer Telugu Church
“He sent dispatches to all parts of the kingdom…and to each people in their own language.” Esther 1:22 Did you know that there are more than 140 different languages spoken
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Riding a Tornado—Not a Good Idea
The sirens had gone off in Borger. Clouds were boiling. In fact, the neighbors on the street had identified one of the two homes that had a basement and most
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From 32,000 Feet
“We’ve just leveled off at our cruising altitude of 32,000 feet and we’re expecting a smooth ride, so I’m going to turn off the ‘fasten seatbelt sign’…” Those words,
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