Mental Health
Posted on December 16, 2025
The holidays can be joyful. But for those in recovery, they’re also high-risk. Stress, family tension, and alcohol-filled gatherings can trigger relapse. This guide offers practical steps, faith-based encouragement, and proven strategies to stay grounded, sober, and hopeful through Christmas and New Year’s.
Mental Health
Posted on December 11, 2025
Holiday expectations can leave you feeling exhausted and guilty. Discover practical ways to simplify your schedule, set loving boundaries, and create meaningful traditions that fit your family today. Find peace, joy, and connection this season — without trying to be everywhere at once.
Mental Health
Posted on December 4, 2025
by Rita Burley, LISW
The holidays promise joy and celebration, but for many, December brings loneliness, stress, and grief. Whether you’re searching for meaning or simply trying to cope, your mental and emotional well-being matters. This season can stir pain—but it can also offer healing, connection, and hope. Here’s how to navigate it with care.
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on November 24, 2025
by Rev. Nathan Grewe, tLMHC
We live in an age that has nearly erased the word wait from our vocabulary. Our world relentlessly trains us to expect immediacy—and to grow anxious, frustrated, or even despairing when our desires are not met on demand. And then comes Advent. Not only is wait not erased, but WAIT is written in big, bold letters.
Godly Living
Posted on November 18, 2025
by Rev. Jonathan & Rebecca Conner
In Part 3 of our series on Artificial Intelligence, we now turn to AI and character bots in relation to career and life coaching and relationships. This involves a deeper study of what it means to be human, an image-bearing creation of God, and what it means to flourish in support, relationship, and love of Him and one another.
Adoption
Posted on November 14, 2025
by Augustine & Molly, Parents
“It feels as if Luke has always been a part of our family. It is hard to imagine the time before him.” Hear from Augustine & Molly, parents sharing the personal account of the adoption of their son, Luke, through Lutheran Family Service.
Godly Living
Posted on November 9, 2025
by Rev. David Gunderson, tLMFT
“Thank you, God, for everything!” Those words hung in my parents’ home, and to this day I still find that simple poem a great reminder to give thanks to God — not only on Thanksgiving Day, but every day.
Giving
Posted on November 4, 2025
by Rev. Max Phillips
If you’re an LWML member — know that we see you, and we’re thankful to God for all you do that is so often un-seen and un-recognized, including your partnership. If you’re not an LWML member, keep reading and join us in realizing how God is using these amazing women to further His Kingdom work!
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on October 28, 2025
by Lindy Hinckley, tLMFT
No matter how good your relationships in your congregation are, you will have conflict. It isn’t necessarily bad or destructive; it can help move a congregation to oneness. Even though conflict may cause tension in your congregation, God can use it to grow your and your congregation’s relationship with Him.
Adoption
Posted on October 21, 2025
by Mike & Elizabeth, Parents
After years of waiting, praying, and trusting God’s plan, Mike and Elizabeth received the call that would change their lives forever. Their story of adopting Isaac is one of faith, courage, and the incredible love shared between birth parents and adoptive families. Read how God’s faithfulness and the support of Lutheran Family Service brought this beautiful adoption story to life.
