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Natalie Cunningham Joins Missouri District as MOScholars Education Assistant
September 30, 2025 Posted By: MissouriDistrict News EncourageThe 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,...
Pride or Cross … Which Is It?
September 24, 2025 Posted By: MissouriDistrict News EncourageImagine 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...
When God Says No
September 17, 2025 Posted By: MissouriDistrict News Encourage“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...
Finding Hope in Deep Sorrow
September 10, 2025 Posted By: MissouriDistrict News EncouragePsalm 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...