After devotions on vacation, granddaughter Jamie asked, “Since Iron Man does not have a heart, where does Jesus live?” Her brother, Zane, added his inquiry, “If Jesus lives in us, how does He get out?” (I think I would rather answer questions at a pastors’ conference!) We finally agreed that since Iron Man was pretend it didn’t matter. Zane seemed satisfied that we do not want Jesus to “get out”!
When a birth mother or family in the United States chooses adoption, our society respects, even applauds the selfless decision and action because we accept the decision in the context of what is best for the child. However, when this similar scenario plays out in third world countries, we criticize and question a mother’s and families’ decision to place a child for adoption due to harsh practical realities.
I have been involved as a peer advocate for a crisis pregnancy center in my town. I decided to volunteer for this because I too had a crisis pregnancy.
Have you ever thought of thanksgiving as a “sacrifice”? Old Testament law required such sacrifices as a grain offering, the fruit of the earth (Leviticus 7:11-12).
Over 280 Lutherans gathered November 8-9 in Urbandale (Des Moines), Iowa, from across the United States, for the 2013 Lutherans For Life National Conference. The theme: L.I.F.E. – Living In Faith Everyday.
THANK YOU! to everyone who joined us at and helped with the 2013 Lutherans For Life National Conference! We pray that those who attended were blessed–and challenged–by the speakers and workshops. We pray too that the conference was helpful and uplifting as we all go about L.I.F.E. – Living In Faith Everyday.
Life Quotes from Martin Luther on his birthday. Luther was born November 10, 1483.
I found myself smiling in a sad sort of way as I read a guest editorial in the Des Moines Register by a physician and self-proclaimed “expert on abortion care.”
Have you ever thought that you and I are kind of like David as he fought Goliath? Here is what God’s Word says about Goliath in 1 Samuel 17 …
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