Not On Mission Alone
Sunday, November 20, 2016, has been set aside as Mission Prayer Sunday in the Texas District. It is a great day, indeed, a great week for prayer. Later in the
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Only One Thing Never Gets Old
Not long ago I was driving and saw an old, broken-down, pitiful representation of an automobile. It was a Lexus. Yes, I said Lexus. Even luxury cars get old. They
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Mission Planting Throughout Synod
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (it wasn’t called this at the beginning) has always had an emphasis on planting new congregations in the United States. The Synod was organized in 1847 and in a short period of seven years had to
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Anxious? High-Deductible Plan?
It’s that time of year again. Open enrollment for those covered by Concordia Health Plans. For many, the words “health care plans” and “high-deductible” creates anxiety. The employee wonders: Which
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Replying Like Jesus
Do you get defensive when someone challenges you? Do you respond with a counter-attack when someone expresses hurt or opposition? Rarely did Jesus get caught up in the anxiety of
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The Mission Field Next Door
When one hears the word “mission,” what comes to mind? Do you think about NASA? Do you think about a movie titled Mission: Impossible? Do you think about the fabulous
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Why is Witnessing so Hard for Us?
Wherever I go, I find people of God who want to be better equipped to witness. They long to be able to tell people the good news of Jesus. But
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Pastoral Outreach to Those With Gender Dysphoria
Olympic champion, Bruce Jenner, was atop the news this past spring and summer as the saga of his transition from manhood to womanhood unfolded. Time magazine, where Bruce Jenner was
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“Cactus Communities”
I call them “cactus communities.” Let me explain. A cactus has life and doesn’t require a lot of maintenance. But a cactus is also highly guarded and difficult to open.
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To Build, or Not to Build?
Recently, a colleague of mine asked me for some advice that might help the chairman of a church building committee convince fellow members of the congregation that such a significant
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