One Soul
His property was only a block from the northern Minnesota elementary school named Churchill and catty-cornered from my home. I don’t remember the man’s name. I only recall a vague
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Living in the Resurrection Hope
“He is not here; for He is risen as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” Matt 28: 6. The tomb is empty! Lent, Holy Week and
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One Unified Ministry: How Redeemer Austin Repeatedly Commits to Its Community
When Redeemer Lutheran in Austin opened its new 15,000-square-foot cafetorium late last year, it was just the latest physical manifestation of a grand spiritual vision. Redeemer’s church and school for
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Miles Are No Obstacle to Missional Efforts
In the southwest corner of the Texas District, the towns of Kermit, Monahans, Fort Stockton, and Alpine are served by one pastor. His name is Pastor Mike Fickenscher. Pastor Fickenscher
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Mystery Gift
When local churches determine to serve their surrounding communities, it’s not always clear whether their efforts are truly making a difference. So they continue to extend themselves in love, uplifted
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Sharing the Gospel Online
God is good! When we began a new ministry called Salem Church Online 20 months ago, we didn’t know what to expect. We trusted that God would use the technology
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From 2004 to 2017, 122 new LCMS churches were started in the Texas District. We praise God for this blessing and the thousands of people who are now hearing the
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Come As You Are
The Dwelling, a church where you can “come as you are.” The Dwelling’s dress code? “Wear some clothes!” Cool tattoos? “This church thinks they’re awesome!” Whether it’s what you’re wearing,
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Role of the Evangelist
“It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works
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Small Churches Can Reach Out in Big Ways
No kids, no problem! Vineyard of Christ Lutheran Church in Rosanky, Texas, is a small church with average attendance of about 20. It’s in the middle of wide open spaces
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