Jun 24, 2020 | Cross Words, News
And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. (Matthew 10:38) When Jesus says that we must take up our cross and follow him, he is for the first time identifying how he will die. He here predicts He must be crucified, for as was often the way...Jun 17, 2020 | Cross Words, News
…and you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. (Matthew 10:22) Perhaps for too long Christians in the USA have not been hated, at least not apparently. Generally speaking, followers of Jesus in our country have...Jun 10, 2020 | Cross Words, News
The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the...Jun 9, 2020 | Cross Words, IN-KY Lutheran Schools, LCEF
The coronavirus pandemic and its associated shutdown have led to unexpected and serious challenges for people around the world. Church workers are no exception. In response, the Synod’s long-time Soldiers of the Cross grant assistance program has been “amplified” so...Jun 9, 2020 | Cross Words, Indiana Lay Leadership, LCEF, News
St. Peter (Brownstown) is moving forward with an expansion that will provide a brand-new space for their Christian Education Center, more room for fellowship, and improvements to their traffic flow and parking. The new expansion extends from the east wall of the...