Have you experienced a miscarriage or a stillbirth? In spite of what good intentioned people might say, no one can truly understand what you are going through. Your grief and pain are unique to you. Sometimes it is hard to find someone to talk with who understands. But God understands. He is the one who knew us before he formed us in the womb (Jeremiah 1:5). We invite you to talk with him in the prayers that follow.
THE CHRISTIAN AND GOVERNMENT Have you ever tried to walk two big dogs at one time? It’s alright as long as both animals want to go in the same
“Spread the word,” (4:2) Paul directs Timothy. The Lord summons those who are called to Christ’s holy ministry to deliver his message. Whether it’s convenient or politically correct or not, we are to be faithful preachers of God’s word. “Point out errors, warn people, and encourage them” (v.2). The holy Scripture is useful “for teaching, pointing out errors, correcting people, and training them for a life that has God’s approval” (v.16). God speaks to our own generation in the words written here.
A prayer for Christian responsibility.
It is nearly 7:00 p.m. on Saturday evening. Hours at Luther Clinic are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, but chairs in the waiting room were filled all day. It is the clinic’s policy that no patient will be turned away. Most of the patients at Luther Clinic are women. Today was no exception. Some of them called ahead for appointments, but many came unexpectedly and out of fear.
The latest discovery of the pluripotent amniotic stem cells (cells that may turn-into various specialized types of cells or tissues, such as bone marrow, liver or skin) removed from the amniotic fluid surrounding the developing human being in the mother’s womb have created a great deal of excitement amongst the pro-life community. Before anyone jumps onto the bandwagon of hype and hope, know the promises and perils of this new discovery, based on the original paper.
On January 28, the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, I was asked to preach a message to a congregation celebrating Life Sunday. The text I chose was Luke 4:31-44. In that narrative Jesus begins His ministry in Capernaum after having previously been driven out of His hometown, Nazareth. In this text Jesus teaches at the synagogue, casts out evil spirits, and heals the sick (including Peter’s mother-in-law). It occurred to me that the contrasts described in this text were incredible! For example, there’s a stark difference in how the people of Nazareth treated Jesus verses the reception He received in Capernaum. This text also points out huge differences between good and evil, between people (and unclean spirits) with a focus on self versus those having the Lord at their center.
Life Issues Todaywith J. C. Willke, M.D. The First Week of Life, Words We Use “Stem cells,” “cloning,” “emergency contraception,” all of these are being discussed to a degree and
A prayer suitable for use during a worship service.
A prayer suitable for use in a worship service.