Helping Christians find peace in an uncertain world.

  • Drugs and Alcohol

    Drugs and Alcohol

    They know it’s wrong. They have learned it’s harm­ful. Why, then, do children still choose to experiment with drugs and alcohol? Think of a hungry lion, stalking its prey—the weak and vulnerable—those who wander from the group. The beast selects a target and waits. That is how Satan operates (1 Peter 5:8). Our children are

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  • The Big Difference Is Learning Styles

    This is the big difference . . . The big difference between the disconnected teacher and the engaging teacher is . . . knowing who you are. There are four learning styles that individuals use to absorb new information. Each teacher tends to be naturally good at learning and teaching in one or two of

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  • Potty Training

    Potty Training

    The questions begin when a child is about a year old: At what age should I begin potty training? Does a difficult experience cause emotional damage? What if my child refuses to be trained? These are common concerns. First-time parents find them particularly worrisome. God’s Word does not talk specifically about potty training, of course.

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  • The Secret to Being Overwhelmingly Grateful

    The Secret to Being Overwhelmingly Grateful

    I am wary of any book or chapter of a book that begins with the words “The Secret to. . . . ” Our world today is always looking for a quick fix, a silver bullet, an easy solution to all its problems. We would love to know the secret to six-pack abs or financial security. This chapter is

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  • Do Your Children Know You Love Them?

    Do Your Children Know You Love Them?

    Christian parents show love for their children by providing for their spiritual needs. They teach their children about Jesus—his loving sacrifice on Calvary to win salvation for them. And they discipline their children, using God’s Word to guide and direct behavior. Giving time and attention to your children also shows your love for them. Parents

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  • Overwhelming Gratitude

    Overwhelming Gratitude

    The British author Charles Dickens once commented that we are somewhat backward here in America. Instead of having just one Thanksgiving Day each year, we should have 364. “Use that one day just for complaining and griping,” he said. “Use the other 364 days to thank God each day for the many blessings he has showered upon you.” 

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About Us

The mission of Northwestern Publishing House is to deliver biblically sound, Christ-centered resources within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and beyond. As the publisher for and subsidiary of the WELS, NPH has been a 501(c)(3) organization since 1966. This means that NPH is recognized as a non-profit and tax-exempt organization by the Internal Revenue Service.

We have fulfilled our mission for over 130 years. While publishing is much different today than when we first began, our ministry of serving others with the good news of salvation remains. God has blessed NPH with dedicated and gifted servants who daily carry out his work. We are deeply thankful for the people who have been instrumental in our ministry in years past and who play a role today.

To God be the glory!