Let Him Drive
Fifty years ago, a rural school district in south Texas ran into a predicament. One of the students lived in such a remote area, no one wanted to drive the
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Legacy Deo—A Partner in Mission
Did you know Legacy Deo (formerly Lutheran Foundation of Texas) supports the Texas District’s mission efforts? Thanks to past generosity of donors in the Lutheran community, Legacy Deo manages forty-six
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Riding a Tornado—Not a Good Idea
The sirens had gone off in Borger. Clouds were boiling. In fact, the neighbors on the street had identified one of the two homes that had a basement and most
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Momentum in 2016 and 2017
Ten new word and sacrament congregations were planted in the Texas District in 2016, bringing the total of new churches started since 2004 to 113. That means one new congregation
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Partners in Mission
“After this the Lord…sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place.” (Luke 10:1) In my travels around the Texas District, I have discovered that most
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Cornerstone Church: Reaching with Alpha
I had lunch with Aaron today. It was great! We talked about faith and church and next steps in learning. We talked about getting involved in a small group study
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Small Community Church, Big Community Impact!
Messiah Lutheran Church in Houston is a smaller congregation (averaging fewer than 100 in worship each week), but one that is seeking to make a big impact in its community.
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Opening Books Opens Doors for the Gospel
Is it possible to make mission inroads into the wild, remote and independent communities of West Texas? Through the work of Dr. Margaret Peterson, God is opening doors by opening
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Cornerstone Church–A New Mission in South Austin
“I decided to go on the retreat because I need to let God back into my life.” My heart wanted to leap out of my chest when I heard Richard
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A Blessing | Texas Mission Stories
As Texas District President I often receive the blessing of hearing or experiencing mission stories. Recently I was able to attend the public launch of Cypress Chapel Lutheran Mission. Saturday
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