• Aug2026

    In the Face of Destruction

    August 5, 2026

    During August, we reflect on God’s Word to the prophet Habakkuk. Our first reflection is based on Hab. 1:1-11 (ESV). “For I am doing a work in your days that you would not believe if told” (Hab. 1:5b, ESV). It’s August in Missouri. Some people are on a trip. Some...

  • Barbara L. Wollberg

    August 4, 2026

      Barbara L. Wollberg July 23, 1952 – July 29, 2025 Barbara (Vogts) Wollberg, 73, died peacefully surrounded by family, July 29, 2025, after a long and hard fought battle with cancer, during which she showed immeasurable strength and positivity. She was born July 23, 1952, in Canton, Kan., to...

  • Dorothy L. King

    August 4, 2026

      Dorothy L. King Oct. 10, 1947 – June 18, 2026 Dorothy L. King, née Riedel, passed away June 18, 2026, at age 78. Born Oct. 10, 1947, in Bismarck, N.D., Dorothy dedicated her life to education, faith, and family, leaving behind a legacy marked by compassion, devotion, and unwavering...

  • Marcia E. Schachtsiek

    August 4, 2026

      Marcia E. Schachtsiek March 18, 1944 – May 28, 2026 Marcia Elaine (Schulz) Schachtsiek, 82, of rural Palmyra, Mo., passed away May 28, 2026, at the Monroe City Manor, Monroe City, Mo. She was born March 18, 1944, in Julesburg, Colo., to Rev. Roy and Elvira (Bruns) Schulz and...

  • Delores H. Mueller

    August 4, 2026

      Delores H. Mueller June 27, 1932 – May 23, 2025 Delores was born June 27, 1932, to Edwin and Hilda (Pruetzel) Mussler in St. Louis County, Mo. July 17,1932, she was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church in St. Louis. She had one sister, Marilyn (Evers), who was four...

  • Martha E. Glover

    August 4, 2026

      Martha E. Glover May 19, 1950 – Jan. 30, 2026 Martha Edith Glover passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at age 75. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Wayne Glover; her two children, Sara (Aaron) Lytle of Houston, Texas, and Timothy (Jennifer) Glover of...

  • Jul2026

    The Genuine Article

    July 29, 2026

    “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits” (Matt. 7:15–16a, ESV). In 1533, Martin Luther preached on Matt. 7:15–23, saying: “Where our Lord God builds a church, there the devil builds a tavern” (House Postils,...

  • Rev. Garland R.J. Wittmayer

    July 23, 2026

      Rev. Garland R.J. Wittmayer Sept. 5, 1937 – July 18, 2026 Garland “Gary” Raymond John Wittmayer was born Sept. 5, 1937, to Raymond Rudolph Wittmayer and Mildred Minnie née Joern at Bottineau, North Dakota. He was baptized Oct. 8, 1937, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Deep, North Dakota by...

  • The Lord Knows What You Need

    July 22, 2026

    “And they ate and were satisfied. And they took up the broken pieces left over, seven baskets full” (Mark 8:8, ESV). The Lord knows what you need before you know you need it. This is most comforting in times of economic uncertainties and rising prices. It’s also comforting when storms,...

  • Perfect Righteousness

    July 15, 2026

    “For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matt. 5:20, ESV). How many commandments can you break at one time with one sin? We might remember King David’s unholy incident with Bathsheba (2 Sam. 11–12). In...