Category: Christian Faith & Life
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Letter From the Music Editor
A Holy Week Message I venture a guess that everyone reading this email was expecting to be in the middle of a hectic yet wonderful week of worship. Holy Week is a time when, for worship planners and musicians, months of preparation culminate in shouts of joy at Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, songs of peace…
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Explore the New Hymnal Website
The Christian Worship website offers up-to-date content you won’t want to miss: Special pages for leaders, planners, musicians, and worshipers Interview videos from the Hymnal Project Committee Glimpses of beautiful hymnal page designs Service Builder demo videos A sampling of rich liturgical artwork Articles that provide background information and commentary on Hymnal Project Committee decisions Answers to common questions…
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Letter From the Editor
Wanted: Women Writers – Wanted: Political Sanity Greetings from Northwestern Publishing House, Today I want to share some information about a conference that may interest the women in your congregation, as well as two resources that you may find helpful as our country prepares for another intense election cycle. God has blessed many of our…
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5-Minute Bible Studies: For Teens – Letter From the Editor
Dear brothers in the ministry, The teenage years are challenging years for many—spiritually challenging. How often don’t pastors wistfully scan the assembled worshipers with an ache in their hearts because of the absence of many recent confirmands. How many parents don’t cautiously encourage their high school students to include time in their busy schedules for…
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God Our Refuge: Letter From the Editor
Dear brothers in the ministry, After spending over a quarter century serving as an editor at Northwestern Publishing House, I can safely say that there are few NPH and WELS publications—present as well as past—that I’m unfamiliar with. With this letter to you, I’m calling attention to one publication that had completely escaped my attention…
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Having Conversations With Your Grandchildren
On Sunday, September 8, the United States celebrates Grandparents Day. Families across the country will take time to give thanks for their grandmothers and grandfathers and the years of guidance, kindness, and love they have shared together. But why let the conversation stop there? 10 Things to Tell Your Grandkids provides field-tested Christian wisdom to…
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Purposeful Grieving: Letter From the Editor
Dear brothers in the ministry, As a seelsorger, each of us has opportunities to minister to those who are grieving the loss of loved ones. As time passes after a loss, we may wonder if we have followed up with these hurting souls adequately, or if they are in need of further encouragement from God’s…
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Three Prayers for the United States
For those celebrating the Fourth of July this week, give thanks to God with these three prayers. As you remember the blessings that your heavenly Father has showered across the United States, pray to him for continued freedom, safety, and understanding. For the Gospel’s Continued Free Course Dear Father, by your grace you have…