From the President

The opening of the 2020-2021 school year for both public and private schools will be remembered for the vigorous efforts to overcome obstacles.  State-by-state and… Read More »Prayers for Our Lutheran Schools

The iron door to the dungeon was tightly sealed.  Only a trickle of light made its way through a small crack in the ceiling.  The… Read More »The Hope We Have in God Our Savior

If there was anyone poignantly aware of the spiritual battle we humans wage day in and day out, it was Martin Luther.  The late Luther… Read More »Opening Our Doors and Back-Door Temptations

The tragic end of the life of George Floyd has triggered vigorous protests and riots. Hopefully when the dust settles the necessary dialogue and changes… Read More »Pent-up Racism, Pentecost and Penitence

It’s been called a war.  We will leave it for dispute as to whether that is hyperbole.  If we reside in states where the outbreak… Read More »The Battle Against COVID-19

Stay-at-home health precautions keep us from occupying the pews today.  Yet electronically and “in spirit,” we join our voices.  We praise our Savior-God who, as… Read More »Palm Sunday Greetings

“Pray therefore that God will awaken you, open your heart and anoint your eyes so that you can see the distress you are in and… Read More »Call Upon Him While He is Near

How is God using the present crisis for our nation, our world, and ourselves?  No one can ever presume to know the mind of God. … Read More »Bending the Knees

The pandemic, or panic-demic, is casting a pall of deadly fear over the globe. People want to hear from government officials.  They want to hear… Read More »Who Really is in Control?

The ELS Catechism reminds us of our duty to our country: What is our duty to our country? It is our duty to love our… Read More »Facing Coronavirus Concerns Together