Giving
Posted on June 2, 2025
by Wanda Pritzel, LISW
In death as in life, my mother made everything easy for us. She had her funeral planned, dishes and books labeled, and family photos sorted into boxes. But most importantly, she had written a statement of her faith which leaves a testimony to us of what was most important to her in life. Do you?
Giving
Posted on May 5, 2025
by Rev. Max Phillips
With Easter joy, our work as the Lord’s church marches on from here toward heaven. Salvation is won, Christ’s victory is ours. Though, in a strange contradiction, tears in this world shall remain until the end. There will be seasons that will make it appear that there is no end to struggles in this life. There is help where there is hope.
Giving
Posted on February 10, 2025
by Andy Wyss
Christians have a right to feel cynical about the commercialism surrounding Valentine’s Day. Like many parts of culture, Christians can choose to ignore it or redeem it. Perhaps we should embrace Valentine’s Day and contemplate how we can use it as an occasion to serve others.
Giving
Posted on January 5, 2025
by Andy Wyss
For all of us, a new year is accompanied by reflection. We set goals for family, work, hobbies, health, and relationships. But how frequently do we take a moment to think about our spiritual development, especially when it comes to embracing generosity?
Giving
Posted on August 22, 2024
by Andy Wyss
Lately, there has been a push in more schools to spend more time on life skills, such as time management, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. Saving money for retirement and learning to pay your taxes are undoubtedly beneficial skills to learn. But what about generosity, giving, and tithing?
Giving
Posted on July 28, 2024
by Andy Wyss
The costs of groceries, gas, healthcare, home energy bills, and everything in between has continued to increase. How are we supposed to help others when our own homes feel the squeeze of rising prices? During times of inflation, cheerful giving is often the first thing that gets cut.
Giving
Posted on March 14, 2024
by Andy Wyss
In the early 2000s, a certain financial services company ran a bunch of commercials in which various people yell the phrase “It’s my money and I need it now!” out of their windows. I’m taking the quote a little out of context, but it honestly pops in my head whenever I think about giving away money.
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.
Giving
Posted on October 21, 2019
If you are raising children or have influence in the lives of your grandchildren, consider making this the year to be intentional about focusing your celebration on Christ at Christmas.
Giving
Posted on September 9, 2019
Think of a person who has made a positive impact on your life. It could be a grandparent, pastor, parent, neighbor, or friend. Maybe he or she walked with you through a difficult season of your life. Perhaps he or she was a steady constant in the midst of change and confusion. Though you may never be able to repay this person for the gratitude you have in your heart, you could extend your thankfulness in a distinct way.
