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.

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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.

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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.

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Talking Points with Pastor Woodford - Greatest of These is Love

Paul’s letter to the Corinthians explains the deep truths of love for Christians. It ends with a familiar verse: Faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (1 Cor. 13:13). Have you ever wondered why he says love is the greatest? 1 Corinthians 13 is a profound chapter dedicated entirely to explaining the way of love. In it, Paul depicts, defines, and describes love. Specifically, according to God’s perspective, both what it is and what it is not.

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