One Voice for Public Policy - Parental Choice in Education: A Commonsense Idea Whose Time Has Come

It’s 2025, and at long last – after 30 years of hard work and struggle – we appear to have reached a tipping point in the effort to once again acknowledge parents as the primary authority in the educational lives of their children. There have been many important milestones along the way – many judicial, legislative and public opinion victories - that have led to this new and very positive circumstance. But none of these carries the promise of the recently passed Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA).

One Voice, Public PolicyFred HinzSeptember 4, 2025Comment

Talking Points with Pastor Woodford - Suffering

That evening at sundown they brought to [Jesus] all who were sick or oppressed by demons. And the whole city was gathered together at the door. And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. (Mark 1:32-34)

Countless diseased, oppressed, and suffering people were healed and relieved. What was it like to receive instant relief? One moment your back is aching and throbbing, the next there is utter relief. One second your body is riddled by misery and disease, the next you’re healed and made well. One instant the devil is oppressing you, and the next you are free and at peace.

Lucas Woodford, From The President, Lutheran WitnessLucas WoodfordSeptember 2, 2025Comment

One Voice for Public Policy: Legal ≠ Prudent

It’s called “The Johnson Amendment,” and since 1954, it has received criticism from a wide variety of religious folks. Indeed, it has frequently served as a prime example of the degree to which the religious liberty and free speech rights of the Church and her pastors have been unconstitutionally limited.

One Voice, Public PolicyRev. Scot MisslingAugust 8, 2025Comment

Talking Points with Pastor Lucas - Convention Wrap-Up

The 80th convention of the MN South District is in the books. It was one of special note. Certainly, for all the amazing people who attended, the outstanding festival choir and worship services, the Bible studies and essayist, and our incredible host, Concordia University, St. Paul (CSP). But even more so for how efficiently and quickly the convention delegates finished their work.

Lucas WoodfordAugust 1, 2025Comment

One Voice for Public Policy: State Level Parental Choice in Education

Almost needless to say, big and exciting things have and continue to happen in the realm of parental empowerment through school choice. On the state level, the latest development occurred last week in the State of Texas as a long anticipated $1 billion education savings account program was signed into law. It has the potential to give the parents of up to 100,000 children the ability to send their child to the school of their choosing. Its passage brings the number of states on track to offer universal school choice to their residents to 15, in addition to 6 other states offering other forms of choice.

One Voice, Public PolicyFred HinzMay 15, 2025Comment

Talking Points with Pastor Woodford - Don't be Surprised

Beloved do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. (1 Pet. 4:12).

“Beloved” is a strong word. It includes love, affection, protection, and compassion all rolled into one word. Peter wrote to those who were beloved by God, particularly because so many were enduring suffering on account of the faith and virtuous life they lived in Christ.

From The President, Lucas Woodford, Lutheran WitnessLucas WoodfordApril 28, 2025Comment

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