Kramer to Diaz
The very first president of the Texas District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod was Rev. A.W. Kramer. Just recently, I met his great-granddaughter! Pastor Kramer began his ministry in Texas
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Rally Day To Support LINC Austin
On Sunday, August 18, Beautiful Savior in Austin had two guest speakers from LINC Austin. Haleh and Kevin Kersten shared information about LINC Austin, a network of churches and organizations
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The Texas District Is Multiplying Churches!
Earlier this fall, all four churches of the ACTS Network came together for worship at Brazos Hall in downtown Austin. With united voice, they praised God for His plan and
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Kristina’s Story—Baptized and Deployed
On July 13, Fortress celebrated its first baptism! Kristina, a 29-year-old Army soldier, was baptized into the faith. Raised as a Muslim and Hindu, she had not learned about the
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Reaching Every Tribe From Every Nation
“After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb,
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Women Forever in Mission
This summer, I was privileged to join more than 3,100 people in Mobile, Ala., for the national Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) 38th Biennial Convention. Here’s what I learned: A
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How Are Things At The District Office?
Almost one year ago, I was installed as president of the Texas District. What a joy and honor it has been to see congregations, schools, and ministries around Texas sharing
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Generosity—Rooted in the Gospel
Sometimes things that “go without saying” actually need to be said. My responsibilities of late have required me to review some material that could be utilized by congregations and pastors
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Our Back Yard is Bad
Our back yard is bad. But it’s getting better. Here’s how. Actually, for the most part, it’s a great back yard. There are trees and bushes, flowers and flora one
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Be Always Prepared—1 Peter 3:15
Where I live I cannot receive a television signal from a local TV station. It is just too far away. My options for connecting to the world are either cable
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