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Editorial: Jesus' birth changed everything

  Many of us in the Midwest are breaking out our shovels and seat warmers, colorful lights line many of our roofs, and pumpkin spice season is thankfully in the rear-view mirror. It’s Christmas time, and in a few short weeks we will be reading Luke 2 while sitting around decorated trees. The Christmas story is a ... read the rest . Lutheran Ambassador, December 2023

Editorial: Don't forget about the church library

Church libraries don’t have the best reputations. Often what comes to mind is old, dusty books, shelves of VHS tapes, and a sheet claiming The Purpose Driven Life was last checked out in 2007 and never returned. It isn’t anybody’s fault that church libraries have fallen into a general state of neglect. Pastors have a thousand things to do, and donations and volunteer time are often wisely spent on more pressing issues. But imagine with me for a minute what your church library could be. A father and mother in your congregation ... read the rest . Lutheran Ambassador, October 2023