Marriage & Relationships
Posted on March 5, 2023
by Susan Shields, LMHC, LIMHP, LPC
A toxic relationship is a relationship characterized by behaviors on the part of the toxic partner that are emotionally and, not infrequently, physically damaging to their partner.
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on February 28, 2023
by Rev. Dave Gunderson, tLMFT
One day, our seven-year-old son was entering the church with me when we noticed two men entering immediately before us. One man was Carl, a retired teacher who now served as the Church Music Director, and the other man was George, a retired minister who belonged to the congregation. As we approached the church door, […]
Life Advocacy
Posted on February 10, 2023
by Lutheran Family Service
The Iowa State Capitol was filled with prayer and faithful Iowans as citizens, clergy and government workers gathered together in support of life at the 2023 Iowa Prayer Rally for Life!
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on February 9, 2023
by Toni Larson, LISW
Social media in and of itself can be very useful and is not the problem. It is how we use these tools that can be the problem.
Adoption
Posted on January 4, 2023
Baby Caleb entered this world in a whirlwind of events, born 9-weeks premature via emergency C-section.
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on November 9, 2022
by Toni Larson, LISW
In recent work with commissioned, Lutheran School Teachers, we are finding out that they, and likely all teachers, are hurting. Lutheran Family Service is shining a light on the issue of church worker wellness within the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS). Our goal is to flip the switch and proactively maintain wellness instead of […]
Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on November 1, 2022
by Lutheran Family Service
It is with great joy that we opened our new, physical office in Bettendorf, Iowa and are able to serve the Quad Cities area and beyond.
Giving
Posted on October 31, 2022
by Lutheran Family Service
Because our society and culture continue to drift away from Christianity, the word “Lutheran” can be intimidating. We don’t want to keep women from seeking us out for any reason – most especially something as simple as our name!
With this in mind, Lutheran Family Service launched Many Hearts Unplanned Pregnancy Support this spring. As to budgetary needs, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lone Rock was the earliest to answer the call with a distribution from their congregational endowment.
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on September 27, 2022
by Rev. Dave Gunderson, LMFT
Many church members have a big heart and want to help in caring for church workers. But, they don’t always know how. Read on for 20 ways that you individually and your congregation can care for your pastor and other professional church workers.
Mental Health
Posted on August 29, 2022
by Rev. Dave Gunderson, LMFT
When anxiety takes over, it can lead to multiple harmful effects on your health and well-being. Thankfully, there are healthy ways to cope with anxiety producing thoughts, and even stress that can lead to anxious thoughts.
