“Have mercy on me, O God.” With those words, Psalm 51 leads us to the very heart of the Christian life: repentance that cries out to God, and mercy that flows down from Him in overflowing grace. David’s confession is not an exercise in despair, but a plea rooted in...
“The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.” With these gentle yet triumphant words, Psalm 23 unveils the heart of our Savior. Jesus is not distant, aloof, or indifferent—He is the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep, calls us by name, and leads us with perfect love. Martin Luther...
Missouri District invites community to celebrate 2026 Call Day! The Missouri District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is inviting congregations and church workers from Missouri to celebrate Call Day 2026, when seminary students receive their first pastoral or diaconal ministry placements and assignments. This milestone marks an important step...
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” With those opening words, Psalm 27 answers the deepest anxieties of the human heart. Fear stalks every corner of life—fear of trouble, fear of enemies, fear of failure, fear of sickness, and finally, fear of death itself. Yet...
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever,” (Ps. 136:1, ESV). Psalm 136 is a vibrant hymn of gratitude, proclaiming God’s unwavering love through creation, deliverance, and daily care. Through every verse, we’re reminded that Christ embodies this enduring love, the heart of...
Psalm 67 radiates with hope, inviting us to rest in God’s gracious promises. This beautiful psalm calls all nations to praise God, whose mercy and blessings overflow to His people. In a world often shadowed by uncertainty, this passage reminds us that God’s light shines through, offering encouragement and unwavering...
As the gentle glow of Christmas morning dawns, Psalm 98 erupts in a jubilant call to worship, appointed for Christmas Dawn in the church’s lectionary. This psalm overflows with encouragement and hope, inviting all creation to celebrate the God who has done marvelous things, most gloriously revealed in the birth...
C: Communion – God’s Gracious Feast of Presence “For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you. Do this in...
Kathryn J. Bredehoeft Nov. 13, 1948–Aug. 9, 2025 Kathy was born Nov. 13, 1948, in Goessel, Kans. to Leroy and Ruth (Meyer) Vogts. She graduated from Canton High School in 1966, where she was Homecoming Queen and Valedictorian. After spending a summer doing data entry, she became the first...
B: Baptism – God’s Gracious Seal of Belonging “For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ” (Gal. 3:27, ESV). Advent calls us to prepare for God’s coming, and baptism stands as a profound gift of His presence. In the waters of baptism, God claims...