Devotional Thought for St. Matthew’s Day
Ephesians 4:7 “But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.” Each of us have different gifts, different “graces,” from God. Each of these gifts – whether in material...
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Stewardship: Bible Basics
This month we focus on stewardship — using the gifts that God has given us for His purposes according to the various vocations He has assigned us in Home, Church, and Society. As with everything else...
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Reaping what you sow
Matthew 5:7 — “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” This is one of many Bible passages that remind us that we reap what we sow. Likewise, what God puts into us (His own love, mercy,...
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Imitating God’s Generosity
’Each month Stewardship Ministry produces a newsletter article suitable for congregational use. Here is an excerpt from this month’s article on imitating the generosity of our Heavenly Father. We are...
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Faith leads to action
Matthew 25:4 — “… but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps.” Why did they take flasks of oil with them? Because they listened to the Bridegroom’s words and believed them. Our actions always...
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Partners with God
Philippians 1:5 — “I always thank God … because of your partnership in the Gospel from the first day until now.” God doesn’t need anything we have. Yet He invites us to give so that we can indeed...
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Sheep do sheep works
Matthew 25:44 — “Then they also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?’ ” With this parable Jesus...
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First things first
Deuteronomy 8:3 — “… that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.” The flip side to this statement is what Jesus...
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The faithfulness of God
1 Corinthians 1:9 — “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” The faithfulness of God is our great comfort. He has made promises to us, and He...
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Stewardship Thought for the Baptism of Our Lord
January 13th, one week after Epiphany, is the date the Church celebrates the Baptism of Our Lord. The following is the Stewardship Thought for this celebration – you can download Stewardship Thoughts...
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Lent is approaching – a time for reflection, repentance, and faith. The following is the Stewardship Thought for Ash Wednesday – you can download Stewardship Thoughts for every week of the church year,...
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On The Sign Of The Cross In Baptism
On The Sign Of The Cross In Baptism – A Poem by Henry Alford In token that thou shalt not fear Christ crucified to own, We print the Cross upon thee here, And stamp thee his alone. In token that thou...
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Synod demographic studies offer insight despite critiques
In the eight years of the Obama administration, the U.S. went from being 78 percent Christian to 71 percent. The last time the LCMS saw a year-to-year gain in baptized membership, the Supreme Court...
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Where have all the Christians gone?
by Heath R. Curtis The data are clear: American Christianity is in decline, and every major church body — including the LCMS — is feeling the pinch. America is becoming less Christian, more secular,...
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How are you giving of yourself for the Lord’s Church?
From left to right, Tracy Griggs, Lexi Griggs, and Kathy Roberts organize donated food at Trinity Lutheran Church in Panama City, Fla., following Hurricane Michael in 2018. (LCMS Communications/Erik M....
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What your church can do right now in response to COVID-19
By Rev. Heath Curtis Now is the time for congregations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod to demonstrate good stewardship of the gifts the Lord has given them. The following is what we are doing at...
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Financial concerns for churches in the coronavirus crisis
St. Paul Lutheran Church member Stephen Fox arranges canned food donations in Havelock, N.C., after Hurricane Florence in 2018. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) By Rev. Heath Curtis Our nation has entered...
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Set aside an offering ‘as God hath prospered’ you
By Rev. Heath Curtis I appreciate the way the King James Version translates 1 Corinthians 16:2: “Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him.”...
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