As baptized children of God, we are bound to His promises, sealed in the waters of baptism and sustained by His unending grace. Yet life’s trials can sometimes cast shadows over our faith, leaving us feeling distant from God. Psalm 77, penned by Asaph, speaks to such moments, offering  Comfort...

  Peter T. Olson July 26, 1974 – July 30, 2025 Peter Olson was born July 26, 1974, to David and Cynthia Olson, and passed away unexpectedly July 30, 2025. He was baptized and confirmed at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kansas City, Missouri, where he also attended Holy Cross...

  Erich P. Mueller Oct. 8, 1933 – Jan. 2, 2025 Erich P. Mueller was born Oct. 8, 1933, in Olivette, Mo., to Erich and Meta Mueller. He attended grade school at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Olivette and high school at St. Paul’s in Concordia. He earned his Bachelor of...

Dear faithful servants of Christ, Your life as a Christian is a calling to serve, whether in your home, congregation, or community. In a world that often pulls us toward doubt and distraction, or amid challenges—cultural pressures, or personal weariness—Psalm 1 offers a timeless reminder of the strength and joy...