The Son of man came not to be served but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many. (Mark 10:45) Did Christ really die for all, or, as the verse before us seems to indicate, did He give His life as a ransom for only many? The Apostles of our… Read more »
Jan Koenig
39th Biennial LWML – Phil’s Friends
Phil’s Friends is one of eight Servant Activities planned for the LWML Convention in Lexington, June 24-27. LWML plans to provide 1,000 Cards of Hope for people affected by cancer enrolled with Phil’s Friends. You can help! As we are staying in our own ”bubble” more than usual, why not take advantage of time alone… Read more »
Connected to God for Good Works
“But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.” (John 3:21) In Scripture we often see prepositional phrases such as “in Christ” or “in God” or “in the Spirit”. The little Greek word that is usually translated… Read more »
39th Biennial LWML Convention Bit
The 39th Biennial LWML Convention – June 24-27, Lexington, KY Emily R. shares some thoughts about why she attends LWML Conventions: I have been attending LWML conventions for over 35 years, beginning when I was a young mother until now as a newly retired woman. My reasons or what I enjoyed most about attending varied… Read more »
The Temple, Destroyed and Raised
“Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” (John 2:19) Of the four evangelists only John records the prediction of Jesus: Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. To the Jews who heard this prediction, it must have seemed quite strange, impossible and even frightening;… Read more »
LWML Convention – Bit Feb. 24
39th Biennial LWML Convention June 24-27 in Lexington The Power of Mites! Several mission grant recipients will speak about what these “mites” have accomplished in their mission field. Sharing their stories will be Rev. John Carrier, Camp Restore Detroit, Deaconess Kimberly Trombley, Bethesda Lutheran Communities, and Ruth Richert Martin, MOST Ministries, and others. Hearing from… Read more »
Southern Pastors’ Conference – May 3-5, 2021
Information and registration is now available for the Spring Southern Pastors’ Conference. You can go to the banner on the Indiana District website and click on the link there. I have also included the information below. Please note that online registration is also available.
Our Triune God
“…the Spirit [was] descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son with you I am well pleased.” (Mark 1:10,11) The doctrine of the Holy Trinity should be regularly expounded—or at least pointed out. Consider three reasons for this. First, the doctrine of the Holy Trinity… Read more »
LWML Convention – Bit – Feb. 17
“Running the Race … Looking to Jesus” is the theme for the LWML Convention in Lexington and hosted by the LWML Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio Districts. The convention logo incorporates the shape of the last letter of the Greek alphabet, Omega, and refers to the passage from Scripture, “I am the Alpha and the Omega,… Read more »
The Man Jesus, Always God
“And as they were coming down the mountain, he charged them to tell no one what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.” (Mark 9:9) When Jesus made His way to the cross and when He suffered horribly on that cross, appearing to be nothing more than a… Read more »