The Counting That Matters the Most – Do the work of an Evangelist
On presidential inauguration day January 20th, 2021 (I confess that I was glued to the TV), I could not help myself but wonder over the passing of the baton from
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Walk in Unity
“I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one
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A Small Congregation with a Big Heart
Many missionary colleagues and I have asked about measuring success in mission. In a desire to be accountable to the church through which the Lord has called us to ministry,
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Edge Network Recognizes Those Who Exemplify Their Vision
The Edge Missions Network is celebrating the work of two staff members who exemplified the 2019 vision to be the touch of Jesus through intentional hospitality and compassion. In 2019
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Gospel Movement in Iran
When I was in the fifth grade, I memorized a limerick about Iran: There once was a girl from Iran Who had trouble in finding a man It was funny
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The Value of ‘playa congregations’
It almost goes without saying that growing up in Northern Minnesota meant lakes. One could count on them for recreation in any and all seasons. Boating, fishing, water skiing, snowmobiling,
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Church Planting Gains Momentum in San Antonio
This fall Rev. Philip Doublestein joined the team of LINC San Antonio, with the prayerful intention of starting a new church in this fast-growing city. Although a specific location for
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Grandma Eva’s Story
Grandma Eva was baptized at age 83 on Sept. 22, 2019, by Pastor Richard Mittwede, Missionary/Campus Pastor of University Lutheran Church, Austin, Texas. After coming to America many years ago,
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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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