Martin Luther began his 95 Theses by stating: “When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said, ‘Repent’ (Mt 4:17), he willed the entire life of believers to be one of repentance.” The word “repentance” means to return or to turn around. In God’s Word, He is the One doing the
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Did you know that Texas District reflects a new church demographic for the twenty-first century? While general statistics in the LCMS show a declining, aging, mono-cultural church body, God’s mission in the Texas District is forming and shaping a church body that looks much different. What does the LCMS look
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After His death and resurrection, Jesus told his disciples: “Go and share the blessing given to Abraham. Don’t keep it to yourselves. It’s time to extend the Message everywhere and to everyone… to All Nations!” Matt. 28:18-20 paraphrased Although Jesus was clear in His Great Commission, it took the disciples
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Tucked away in the corner of a Chick-fil-A I visited recently was a not-so-typical accessory of a fast-food restaurant. On the way to the kids’ play area; across from the napkin, straw and ketchup station; pressed between tables for customers was an electric piano. Around the height of the lunch
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I read a book on personal development and business leadership last month. It is not surprising that the best leadership principles are Christian principles and are easy to trace their biblical roots to the informed Christian. This book is no exception. It has nuggets that are and could be helpful
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My name is Brenda Segovia and I’d like to share a story with you. Before I jump right in, let me give you a bit of context. I am currently serving as a DCE for a non-profit organization, RioMAC. RioMAC is the Rio Grande Mission Action Council based in the
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Easter is an exciting time in the Church year even though it is for only 50 days. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost is also exciting, but this excitement rests completely on the resurrection of Jesus. Everything in our faith walk is grounded in the resurrection. Easter is
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LCMS Church Extension Fund Senior Vice President To Take the Reigns After Retirement of Stephen Block AUSTIN, Texas—On Saturday, March 3, 2018, after a nationwide search process, the Texas District has named Becca Jones as executive director of the Texas District Church Extension Fund (CEF). In this role, Jones will provide
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2017 was a very special year as the world celebrated the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. This was not simply a look back, however. As St. Augustine was credited with saying, “The church is always reforming.” We celebrate the gift of Martin Luther’s work in the past, but we also
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I have always been intrigued that Jesus, with only three years as Messiah and under high demand, “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” Luke 5:6 Solitude with the Father was the pattern of His life and ministry. He also encouraged the Twelve to the same, “Come with
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