Sep 4, 2026 | LCMS Foundation, News, Newsletter: District Connections, Newsletter: Earthen Vessels, Newsletter: IN-KY Lutheran Schools
Jerry said to his friend Paul, “I just came from the doctor. I don’t like conversations at the doctor’s office. I get so tongue tied. I forget about what I wanted to ask the doctor. I’m trying to think about what certain words mean and before I know it, I’m...Jun 4, 2026 | LCMS Foundation, News, Newsletter: District Connections, Newsletter: Earthen Vessels, Newsletter: IN-KY Lutheran Schools
Ralph and Greg were discussing Ralph’s recent Christian estate plan that he completed. Ralph said, “The Lord has blessed me and my family throughout our lives with great love and enough financial resources that our needs have always been met. In my estate plan,...Apr 27, 2026 | LCMS Foundation, News, Newsletter: District Connections, Newsletter: Earthen Vessels, Newsletter: IN-KY Lutheran Schools
A good gift plan within an estate includes inheritance for family and gifts to ministry. Sometimes the family side of things can be a bit tricky to plan. Letting your family know about your estate gift plans is especially crucial regarding the charitable desires you...Apr 9, 2026 | LCMS Foundation, News, Newsletter: District Connections, Newsletter: Earthen Vessels, Newsletter: IN-KY Lutheran Schools
Bart asked his friend Dave this question: “Have you let your children know the details of your estate plan?” That question unleashed a much more dramatic response from Dave than Bart was expecting. “No way. I want it to be a surprise. My kids have no business...Mar 2, 2026 | LCMS Foundation, News, Newsletter: District Connections, Newsletter: Earthen Vessels, Newsletter: IN-KY Lutheran Schools
“I took my car to one place for an oil change, another for the brakes, and still another for a tune up. Yet my car just doesn’t seem to be running right, and no one is offering to step in to help me.” That same scenario might be true about your Christian estate plan....
