We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. Acts 8:1-2 The focus of...

“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight.”  Ephesians 1:7-8 The Great Depression began nearly ninety years ago with Black Tuesday, the Great Stock Market Crash of 1929.  Though we are far removed...

Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. —Jude 3 There is a difference between a Christian’s faith and the Christian faith. A...

Walking Together The cities, towns and curves in the road where Missouri District congregations are found represent a significant geographic, cultural and ethnic diversity.  From the prairie to the urban core, our congregations are located in quite varied places. In Kansas City and St. Louis, our congregations may be located...

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” Isaiah 52:7 On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed 95 Theses to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg. ...

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”  Ephesians 2:8-10 A year ago, Martin Luther...