Free to be Faithful essay contest

Those chosen to serve as ambassadors will receive free transportation, lodging and meals for the fall conference in Washington, where they will hear speakers — and take part in discussions — on safeguarding marriage, life and religious liberty.

Talking Marriage

Marriage is a public institution that promotes societal goods in a way that is both non-intrusive and beneficial for society as a whole.

2015-16 ‘Chapel Talks’ targets Life Together

The resource may be ordered from LCMS School Ministry in soft-cover print and downloadable PDF formats.

Playmobil Martin Luther to debut this summer in U.S.

It’s the fastest-selling Playmobil toy ever — and CPH is taking orders.

KFUO Audio: His Time – Two Upcoming LCMS Youth Ministry Events

Rev. Mark Kiessling, interim director, LCMS Youth Ministry, talks about the 2015 National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference (July 12-15, 2015) and the 2016 National Youth Gathering (July 16-20, 2016).

LIRS offers ‘Refugee Sunday’ resources

A digital resource kit from Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service is available to congregations and schools.

New digital ‘Lutheran Service Book’ available

The “LSB Ebook Edition” can be downloaded for either Amazon Kindle or Apple iBooks for use on tablets, e-readers and other compatible devices.

KFUO Audio: His Time – Fifth National Hispanic Convention in Tampa, Fla., on July 28-31

In this interview, Dr. Leopold Sanchez talks about the upcoming Fifth National Hispanic Convention in Tampa, Fla., July 28-31. Dr. Sanchez is the director of the Center for Hispanic Studies in the Werner R.H. and Elizabeth Ringger Krause Chair for Hispanic Ministries and associate professor of Systemic Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo.

Movie review: ‘Mad Max Fury Road’

If explosions and mayhem with a simple-yet-effective story, well-acted by a strong cast, is the order of the day, then this film will not disappoint, writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.

CTCR report addresses how science, theology intersect

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relation’s report is mailed to all Synod congregations and rostered church workers and is available online.

Daily News: The Battle of Indiana and the Promise of Battles to Come

“The battle is not between gay rights and religious liberty—although religious liberty is certainly at stake—but between the sexual revolution and Christianity itself.”

KFUO Audio: Faith’n’Family – Y4Life Campus Ministry Student Leadership Summit

Laura Davis, director of Y4Life (a ministry of Lutherans for Life), reviews the recent Y4Life Campus Ministry Student Leadership Summit (March 27-29, 2015) aimed at equipping college students to be peer leaders in life-affirming programs on their campuses. Lydia Wallace, nursing student at Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, shared her perspective on the summit as well.

KFUO Audio: Faith’n’Family – Teacher Appreciation Day

Mike Schiemann, principal, Forest Hills Lutheran Christian School, Cornelius, Ore.; Dr. Christopher Cody, principal, Mt. Olive Lutheran School, Milwaukee, Wis.; and Terry Schmidt, director, LCMS School Ministry, share their appreciation for teachers.

KFUO Audio: Faith’n’Family – Top 10 Things to Know About Freshmen Year

Pastor Jay Winters, University Lutheran Church, Tallahassee, Fla., and Florida State student, Garrett Fanskousky, discuss topics important for parents to know about freshman year in college and the importance of campus ministry.

Being for the Family

Now, as ever, faithful Christians must be intentional about teaching our children what marriage is, what family is and how family remains the stabilizing force of every society.

KFUO Audio: Faith’n’Family – LCMS Servant Events

Jim Lohman, DCE; Rev. Craig Bertram and Shelly Carlson, Lord of the Lakes Lutheran Church, Forest Lake, Minn.; and Sue Hart, DCE, Bethesda Lutheran Communities discuss their involvement in planning, leading and serving with LCMS Servant Events.