“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”1 Thessalonians 5:18The person who taught me about thankfulness the most was not a pastor or seminary professor, but a young mother of two. As a new pastor, I visited this young woman who...

Rev. David Johnson February 17, 1951 – November 16, 2024 Pastor David Johnson, age 73, finished his battle with cancer November 16, 2024, and entered into his heavenly inheritance with the Lord. Dave was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on February 17, 1951, to John and Esther Dyer Johnson. After high school,...

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” Colossians 3:16“Songs of Thankfulness and Praise” is not just an Epiphany hymn, but also the joyful response of the saints to God...

Rev. Richard Ingmire January 29, 1940 – November 5, 2024 Rev. Richard Lee Ingmire, son of Helen and Forrest Ingmire, was born on January 29th, 1940, in Perry, OK. There, in a two-room Lutheran schoolhouse, he developed his faith in a loving God. His strong faith gave him a sunny personality and...

Lutherans for Life invites you to partake in its annual contest. From art posters to essays, with a variety of grades included, be sure to click below to check out this great opportunity! Grades 3–5 Grades 6–12 Class of '25 Seniors

“Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe…”  Hebrews 12:28The Christian life is one of receiving from God innumerable blessings of body and soul. The primary way that we know God is through His...