To deny having a checkered past is to deceive ourselves. We all have moments of regret and wish we could change past decisions. The phrase “live and learn” reflects this reality. Sometimes, we look back on our actions with embarrassment or shame, which is the Law revealing our sins. However,...
The Missouri District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is pleased to announce that Natalie Cunningham has joined the District staff as the new MOScholars education assistant. Natalie brings with her several years of valuable experience as a classroom teacher and a deep passion for Lutheran education. Originally from Lockwood,...
Imagine being St. Peter, confessing, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God,” and receiving Jesus’ high praise: “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.” Jesus then declares, “And I tell you, you...
“For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory,” (2 Cor. 1:20, ESV). Do you remember a time when God said “no” to you? I do! It was a painful period...
Psalm 13, a poignant lament penned by David, captures the raw anguish of a soul in distress, crying out to God amidst deep sorrow. This psalm resonates with anyone who has felt abandoned, overwhelmed, or lost in the face of life’s trials. We find in Psalm 13 a profound reflection...
Jean C. Haake July 29, 1936 – April 25, 2025 Jean Haake entered into her eternal rest Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 88; daughter of the late Harold and Lucille Unger nee Glass; devoted wife of the late Daryl Haake; beloved mother of David (DeAnn) Haake...
Wilfred G. Meyer Feb. 23, 1941 – April 22, 2025 Wilfred (Wil) G Meyer, age 84, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away April 22, 2025, at Mercy Hospital. Wil was born to Walter Meyer and Viola Wischmeier Feb. 3, 1941, in Lincoln, Mo. He was baptized Feb. 23, 1941, at...
Psalm 39 speaks to those wrestling with life’s brevity and human frailty, guiding us to the unshakable hope found in Christ. David, the psalmist, prays, “O Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am!” (v. 4, ESV). These words echo in...
The love of God is a steadfast anchor—unshakable and eternal—as revealed in Psalm 136 and Rom. 8:37–39. Together, these passages weave together a profound truth: God’s love endures forever, and in Christ, nothing can separate us from it. Psalm 136 is a resounding hymn of gratitude, repeating the refrain, “his...
Strahan M. Larsen May 28, 1973 – Aug. 10, 2025 Strahan M. Larsen was born May 28, 1973, at Kessler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Miss. He was the son of Rev. Steven and Heidi Larsen. He was confirmed by his father May 4, 1986, at St. Paul’s Lutheran...