Dr. Cheung and Dr. Thompson presented a paper on Ressourcement for the Wider World: Patristic Websites and the Fathers in China" at the ETS conference. This paper is part of a larger research project on the Silk Road and the Church during the 4th century. ...
My children used to complain, “Dad, it’s not fair!” My response was, “You’re right. But then, God never promised that life would be fair.”...
On October 29th, President Bare preached at Grace Lutheran Church, SALEM. He shared about the “beautiful feet” of those who bring the gospel to people all over the world. This semester 35 SALEM members are enrolled in classes at ALS. ...
Those of us who are parents have the awesome task of preparing our children for their future. That future is the fusion of two parts—training for the short time they will be here on earth and training for their future in eternity. That can be a daunting undertaking, involving two totally different approaches to achieving a successful outcome...
The ALS Governing board met at ALS in person again this year for their annual meeting. They discussed expansion of current programs, online recruitment, and much more! We appreciate their guidance and are looking forward to the meetings next year! ...
A good story can change the way you see something or someone. Jesus’ story about the landowner and the workers he hires does just that....
ALS and SALEM celebrated the 506th anniversary of the Reformation together at ALS on October 31. The SALEM choir performed “A Mighty Fortress” as well. We give thanks to God for all his marvelous works through the Church and for being our fortress....
It’s terrifying to face the threat of destruction and death from the almighty, holy, one true God. The people of Nineveh faced this. They believed God was serious about his threat against them. They grasped the fact that they had fallen under the judgment of God because of their sinfulness. Even with their great military prowess, they could not defend themselves against God. So they turned to him and sought his mercy to be spared from destruction....
Recruitment Director, Tony Barthels gave a talk to the secondary school students at Immanuel Lutheran College last week. He explained that God uses us to help others spiritually, one way to do this is to become a pastor or evangelist. You too can have an eternal impact on the lives of others!...
Joseph’s brothers were afraid. They had done terrible things to Joseph; now Joseph was a powerful ruling official in Egypt. The lives of the brothers were in his hands. They were afraid! ...