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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The Welcome of the Forgiven
Earlier this month the Texas District Board of Mission Administration visited the Haven for Hope in San Antonio. The Haven for Hope is the largest homeless shelter in the nation
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It Was a Great Day, Anyway!
Despite another round of rain in the Cypress area that caused localized flooding, the “public launch” of Cypress Chapel was a great success. Cypress Chapel is the most recent church
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A New Season for University Lutheran Church in Austin
In just a few weeks, University Lutheran Church (ULC) in Austin will begin to occupy a brand new ministry site. Located at the same address as the old building—on the
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Community Connections Coordinator Comes to Hope
James Lavender was installed as Community Connections Coordinator (C3) at Hope Lutheran in Austin on June 5. The C3 position is designed to build relationships with people in the local
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Altenburg, Texas
It was an inauspicious beginning. The Saxon immigrants exiled their bishop, Martin Stephan, across the Mississippi River, due to sexual misconduct and misappropriation of funds. The colony of immigrants was
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Laundry Love
By: Rev. David Murillo, guest columnist, St. Paul Lutheran Church, San Antonio, TX Swedish Dude: “You want to go to a subway party? Me: Huh? Like…Subway…. sandwiches? Swedish Dude: No.
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Right Place, Right Person, Right Plan
Churches are planting churches to reach the lost and make disciples across the state. Mission outreach is alive in Texas—exciting times! In Houston, Christ the King, Pastor Al Doering, and
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Sending God, Sending Church
God sent His one and only Son for our salvation. Jesus sent His followers to proclaim His name and demonstrate His love, grace, and power. God’s people, the church, send
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