The Power of God And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God. Luke 1:35 God does not stir up His power the way...

Anything Important Bears Repeating Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Philippians 4:4 The classic description of God found is the Scriptures first in Exodus 34:6.  “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness,” says the Lord...

Michelle Eggold Asleep in Jesus Monday, December 6, 2021. _________________ Michelle Eggold's passing brings a heavy heart. Principal at Our Savior Lutheran School in Fenton, MO, Michelle was a faithful servant, fervent in her ministry, a loving wife to husband Stephen Eggold, Principal of Green Park Lutheran in St. Louis,...

To Convict and to Comfort Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.  Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the Lord's hand double for all her sins.  A voice cries: "In the wilderness prepare...

Off With Their Heads Which of the prophets did your fathers not persecute? And they killed those who announced beforehand the coming of the Righteous One, whom you have now betrayed and murdered.  Acts 7:52 For all of our laments about the state of the world today, there is really...

Good News Network “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57 There is a problem when you watch too much cable or network news.  When we spend so much time watching all of the terrible things going on in the world,...

Thinking About the Right Things “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these...

Alan Freeman has accepted a call to serve as Associate Director of School Ministry in the LCMS Office of National Mission.  Freeman will begin his work in the new role in January.  He has served as the Missouri District Director of Schools since 2016.  Before coming to the District office,...