Family
The gift of family is one of the great treasures we receive from God. Accordingly, we are called to love and nurture the family we have. We serve and obey our parents, and we love our siblings. Those joined in marriage are called to live and die for each other and for their children, if they are blessed with them. Despite being so great a gift, family life isn’t always easy.
Below, you’ll find useful sources that span the needs of family life, from issues within the home to the joys and struggles of raising children.
Free Resources
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S8Ep4. Restoring Families | Amanda Douglas & Rev. Dr. Stephen Krenz
Amanda and Pastor Krenz join Steph to talk about caring for mothers of children in foster care.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S8 Ep3. Fostering & the Role of a CASA | Chalyce Deterding
Chalyce Deterding joins Steph to talk about the joys and challenges of being a foster parent, along with the unique role that she plays as a CASA.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S8 Ep2. The State of Foster Care | Dr. Thomas Engel
Dr. Thomas Engel joins Steph to talk about the concerns of children in child dependency.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S8 Ep1. Why We Care About Foster Care | Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor & Steph
Join Steph and Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor as they introduce this season’s topic surrounding foster care.
She Shall be Called Woman
A woman might find herself in a variety of roles throughout her lifetime. This booklet examines several roles and offers affirmation, encouragement and support through the lens of Christ and his unending grace and mercy.
Real and Abundant Life
What is life? What is its purpose? If God created us for life, why does it feel like so much of our existence is all about death? Read about the real and abundant life found only in God, the author of life Himself.
LCMS Guide to Supporting Foster Families
This guide provides a basic overview of the foster care system and the process of becoming foster parents.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S6Ep5. Protecting the Christian Conscience in the Civic Realm | Rev. Dr. Christopher Thoma
Rev. Dr. Christopher Thoma joins Steph to talk about the First Amendment, religious liberty, and protecting the Christian conscience in the civic realm.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S6Ep4. Tips for Talking to Kids About the Election | Rev. Noah & Becky Rogness
Rev. Noah and Becky Rogness join Steph to talk about how parents, teachers, and youth workers can talk to kids about the election.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S6Ep3. Civil Christians: How Christians Can Shape Society | Tim Goeglein
Join Steph and guest Tim Goeglein as they talk about how Christians can change the tide of society and government.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S6Ep1. Left-Hand Christians | Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor & Stephanie Neugebauer
Steph and Tiffany introduce Season 6: Christians in the Civic Realm.
Parents: A Pillar of Education
Wondering where to start? Here are some resources to aid you in supporting your children’s education from within the home.
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