We are all called to live out our baptismal calling even in the midst of stressful political seasons. We rise above hyper-partisanship even as we engage in our civic duties, and we repent when we do give into the vitriol and anger of the political process and sin against others. We lift the entire process in prayer to God, with hope for Him to bring salvation to all people.
Read MoreThe Psalms and our Lord Jesus Christ lament from the depths alongside us as we walk alongside our hurting communities in a sinful and broken world. Moving forward, we commit to a three-pronged focus: prayer, listening, and action—and above all to moving forward in the faith, hope, and love of Jesus Christ.
Read MorePresident Woodford shares a letter and introductory video of Pentecost encouragement inspired by John 16, where Jesus tells us to take heart, for He has overcome the world.
Read MoreAt times, we all feel buried by our situations in life. Lent leads us down a road to seeing how Jesus resurrects us to be buried no more. Baptized into His life, fed by His sacramental body and blood, we are wrapped into the life of Jesus right here and right now, unto all eternity. Our identity is rooted in the freedom from death and burial that Christ freely gives us.
Read MoreMinnesota South District President Lucas Woodford shares some guidance and encouragement as we all wrestle with how best to respond to the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
Read More“Lead us not into temptation.” There is something very earnest and important about these five words—especially as we face daily temptation from our sinful nature and from the devil. Yet we must remember that the Word incarnate gives us hope and victory over temptation.
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