Lutheran Ladies Connection

Ultimate Prizes is the third book in the Starbridge series written by Susan Howatch. Each book, centered around the experiences of a number of Church of England pastors, is narrated by a different character. In Ultimate Prizes we learn the back-story of Archdeacon Neville Aysgarth. Neville has been chasing prizes since his youthful experience with an un...

This film follows the true story of Nik and Ruth Ripken. As a young married couple, they both felt called to serve God as missionaries. This ministry eventually led them to Somalia, where many Christians were being martyred for their faith. Their experiences there, including the death of one of their sons from a severe asthma attack, encouraged them to seek out persecuted...

“From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is telling us about the reign and rule of God. This is the Big Story of the Bible, the purpose for which it was written. Each of its sixty-six books contributes to telling this Big Story — a story of creation, fall, redemption and restoration. The Bible purposes to tell us this Big Story in a thousand smaller stories, from its fi...

This reading came up in my devotional time this morning. It’s a good reminder that God has always had a purpose for his people. We are surrounded by that great cloud of witnesses, working out God’s plan for the world, and it’s our turn now. What will you do to advance God’s Kingdom today?

“Once it was the Apostles’ turn. It was St. Paul’s turn once. …. And a...

I’m about to start a small group study on Spiritual Warfare with some other women at my church. It occurred to me that when it comes to our God-given purpose, Satan is always at work, trying to discourage us. There is no better way to thwart God’s plan for our lives!

I don’t know about you, but for me, anxiety is a daily battle. I worry about the bad things that mig...