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‘Viral’ photo has Synod connection
The photo of the African-American deputy carrying two white children across floodwaters has been shared widely as a symbol of racial harmony.

Movie review: ‘It’
The new film, based on Stephen King’s 1986 horror novel of the same name, tackles, among other things, the topic of fear.

LCMS receiving reports from missionaries in Caribbean, Mexico after disasters
The LCMS Office of International Mission and LCMS Disaster Response are working to connect with our missionaries and partners following Hurricane Maria and the earthquake in Mexico.

NLSA honors Schmidt with School Shepherd Award
The award honors a pastor who provides “outstanding encouragement, support and service to his school.”

NLSA accredits 102 schools, recognizes five as ‘Schools of Distinction’
The accreditation process requires lengthy evaluation and self-study.

Video: Professor Luther – The student of scripture
Scripture changes the one who studies it. The Law and the Gospel are the two great teachings of the Bible.

Broten to serve as LCMS Youth Gathering director
The role was previously filled by the Rev. Mark Kiessling, director of Youth Ministry.

Seminaries sponsor campus visit days
The visits offer a look at seminary life in St. Louis and Fort Wayne, Ind.

Disaster: what to know before you give or go
It is important to make sure we help, not hinder, the relief effort.

Documentary highlights Reformation’s influence
The program includes videos that are available in feature-length or multi-part formats.

Movie review: ‘Annabelle: Creation’
For all its goofiness and manipulative thrills, the film echoes a Lutheran view: the dead don’t interact with the living, but demons do.

Texas disaster relief involves teamwork, partnerships, kindness
Disaster-response planning continues among LCMS Disaster Response, LCMS Texas District responders and partner organizations as Hurricane Harvey relief operations switch gears toward long-term recovery.

‘Texas Strong’: Service to neighbor
Amid loss and devastation, the people of Texas serve each other as LCMS congregations like Trinity Klein lead the way.

Backpack giveaway highlights CPH community event
Concordia Publishing House’s annual “Operation F.U.N.” also provides school supplies, books and a picnic lunch.

Commentary: Hurricane Harvey, prayers and God in action
In the middle of one of the worst natural disasters in history, “we have seen honor in action, love in action and service in action through governments, agencies, churches, families and individuals. But we’ve also seen God in action,” writes Greg Seltz.