Do you show animals at your county fair? It would be odd if someone took a lame, unkempt animal to show. Yet this is how we are judged before Almighty God. Left in our sins, we stand before Him as unkempt, filth-ridden, diseased, death-bound human beings. His standards are absolute perfection. Sadly, try as we might, the “best” we can muster will only “show” our imperfections even more.
Read MoreCritical Race Theory (CRT) is an academic and philosophical discipline now mainstreamed in multiple segments of American culture—from public schools to the broader American business world, and even down to congregations and their members. As Christians, we want to know how to fight against the sin of racism, uphold biblical justice, and love our neighbor, all while not letting a dangerous ideology sabotage our trust in Jesus Christ and His Word of truth.
Read MoreOwing to yet another special session of the Minnesota State Legislature, the end of June marked the culmination of both the State of Minnesota 2021 Legislative Session and the 2020-21 U.S. Supreme Court Term. What follows is a concise report on those issues in which the LCMS has taken an interest.
Read MoreChristians have always boldly stood by the First Article creation narrative. But what the Church has had to say in the public square about the creative acts of God has recently been less than bold. We have had a distinctly defensive approach as we have sought to defend ourselves from secular science. Let’s change that.
Read MoreThe summer 2021 issue of Engaged in Mission magazine is now available! The theme for this issue is “Let the Children Come,” with special stories from schools, teachers, and principals that showcase the great value and importance of Christian education for children.
Read MoreJesus is the Lord of Lords—and truly our Messiah. His earthly role as a carpenter reminds us to pursue our vocation, but it does not distract from His role as God, sacrifice, redeemer, Messiah. He knows how important it is to follow God’s call on your life, even when it goes against what others would expect from you.
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