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Supporting Church Workers 

Being a called church worker is a fulfilling and necessary job. This issue gives you advice and encouragement from other church workers to keep you motivated in your position. 

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Emotions 

How can you manage your emotions as a Christian? Why does God give us emotions? Discover how God celebrate all of your emotions, even the ones deemed negative, and uses them to further your faith. 

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Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry 

Partnering with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod's Youth Ministry, find tips and tricks for keeping youth engaged in the church. 

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Faith and Technology

How can you balance your use of technology with your faith? See how you can be a good citizen of the digital society while still abiding by your Christian morals in this issue. 

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Faith Milestones

As you and your loved ones grow in the faith, it's encouraged to celebrate your faith milestones. See how you can celebrate, and what to focus on, in this issue. 

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Outreach

Get up! Get out! Spend time in your community through outreach programs that share Christ's love. Discover different forms of outreach, both digitally and physically, in this issue. 

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Family 

What does it mean to be a family? How can you live out God's established plan for what a family entails? Read about the importance of family and tips for navigating difficulties in this issue. 

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Forgiveness 

Forgiving others can sometimes feel impossible. Yet, as Christians, we're called to forgive those around us no matter the sin. Discover more about forgiveness and how it changes lives in this issue. 

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Prayer 

Fold your hands. Close your eyes. It's time to reinvigorate your prayer life. Answer questions such as "is God listening?" and find tips for your personal prayer time in this issue. 

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Faith and Politics 

The intersection of faith and politics is tricky to navigate. Learn how the government works in God's plan and how you can balance your Christian beliefs with your political ones. 

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Apologetics 

Defense: present your evidence! Much like a court case, apologetics help you defend your faith in today's world. With Scriptural facts, learn about the hope and truth you can find in the Bible. 

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Witnessing 

Learn how to talk to others about your faith in this issue. Answer the who, what, why, and how  as you go through small activities to understand how you can be a better witness. 

Vocation 

Your vocation encompasses more than just your career. Learn about how God calls us to vocations at home, church, work, and in the world. Follow Christ’s calling for you and learn how to serve in every calling God has for you.

Christian Community 

Read about how any Christian community is made of God, you, and your neighbor. You are never alone in the family of God. Your Christian brothers and sisters are here to lift you up.

Faith-Building Tips 

Your faith influences all parts of your life, not just Sunday morning. Get faith-building tips for every age and stage as well as advice for intergenerational faith development.

Reading the Bible

God takes care of you through His Word. He creates and nourishes your faith. He comforts you. He gives you hope. Download additional free resources and use them as a guide for making Bible time a priority.

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Living a Christian Life

We know God wants us to live out our faith. But what does that look like? Read about topics such as recognizing sin, questioning God, and prayer to see different ways life as a Lutheran can play out.