Adoption
Posted on February 2, 2018
Excerpt from Iowans for Life blog post: Modern Day Hero. Both Iowans for Life and Lutheran Family Service are founding members of the Iowa Coalition for Pro-Life Leaders working to protect life at all stages. For me, the highlight of the president’s State of the Union address Tuesday was Ryan Holets. Did you hear what […]
Godly Living
Posted on February 1, 2018
by Tracy Stetzel
In our busy world, it is easy to focus on our own feelings and needs, and overlook those of others. We need to remind ourselves to look beyond the obvious to extend patience, peace, and kindness.
Mental Health
Posted on December 7, 2017
by Courtney Frerichs, LMHC
It’s important to take precautions and create a plan to avoid relapse this Christmas Season, and start the New Year full of faith and hope.
Mental Health
Posted on November 28, 2017
by Rev. Michael Wolfram
Hope! It is an intrinsic part of human existence! • Every farmer hopes that it will rain and he will have a good yield • Every businessman purchases goods hoping that he can sell it and make profits • Every student hopes to do well on the exams. • Every athletic team takes the field […]
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on October 16, 2017
by Rev. Max Phillips
The stress on pastors has never been light and these days with fewer pastors coming out of seminary the burden is growing. It is not unusual to know several pastors in each district of our church who are now serving three parishes. Quite a few serve either two congregations with many acting as chaplains for various emergency services organizations or other ministry enterprises in addition to serving a congregation. While the increasing volume of work isn’t necessarily bad, it is essential that these extra efforts are recognized for the good that the Lord does through them and that the pastors are encouraged and supported as they take on the extra load.
Outreach
Posted on October 10, 2017
Celebrate “National Make A Difference Day” every day! Use this list of 12 simple ways to make a positive impact today. Brought to you buy Lutheran Family Service.
Grief & Loss
Posted on October 3, 2017
Grieving parents need your loving support after experiencing pregnancy or infant loss. Read for tips and ways you can help.
Mental Health
Posted on October 3, 2017
Use these ten tips to maintain your mental health. Brought to you by Lutheran Family Service.
Mental Health
Posted on September 7, 2017
by Wanda Pritzel
In this complicated, fast-paced, everchanging world, it’s important to have at least one person you can fully trust to hear, understand and help when needed. If you have that person in your life, thank God for them for you are indeed blessed. But many don’t have that person, and even for those who do, there are times and situation when more help is needed. That’s when a Christian counselor can be most helpful. Talking with a counselor can be life-changing, and sometimes life-saving for you or someone you love who is suffering.
