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
Lifemark Movie Resources
An adoption study and discussion guide based on the Lifemark movie
Adoption Study-Lifemark Movie
Lifemark Movie Discussion Guide
“Looking at Life in the Womb” for Kids
Curriculum developed by LCMS Life Ministry in coordination with LCMS School Ministry with two sets of material, one for upper ...
“Looking at Life in the Womb” Teen Edition
Curriculum developed by LCMS Life Ministry in coordination with LCMS School Ministry with two sets of material, one for upper ...
¿Vivir juntos sin casarse?
Cada vez más, hombres y mujeres elijen vivir como esposo y esposa sin casarse. Este panfleto responderá algunas preguntas sobre la ...
Hogares desalmados: una perpectiva del LCMS sobre la violencia doméstica
¿Cómo puedes defender la vida en un mundo que es pro-elección?
Hogares desalmados: una perpectiva del LCMS sobre la violencia doméstica
Children’s Coloring Prayer Book for Those Affected by Domestic Violence
Children's Coloring Prayer Book for Those Affected by Domestic Violence 5.5x8.5
Children's Coloring Prayer Book for Those Affected ...
Right and Wrong in the Workplace
We cannot separate our faith life from our career or business. Our service through our vocations is an expression of our gratitude for ...
With This Ring
At the wedding ceremony the bride and groom exchange wedding rings. They are circles to symbolize the permanence of this relationship. There are three additional aspects these rings portray.
What Is Marriage?
It is not our human prerogative to redefine marriage for the sake of political correctness, social justice, or to accommodate the changing times. As God does not change, but is ever faithful, so marriage does not change and ever proclaims the faithfulness of God to His people.
What About … Living Together Without Marriage?
This resource is reprint of a tract from The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s “What About …” series. Pastors and congregations will ...
The Venture of Marriage
God fashions marriage so a man and woman learn to be true to each other. Through marriage, God brings us into relation with one who is different but who also reflects back something of the truth of our own nature. That image is the bold and daring vision we have to offer the world.
Then Comes Marriage
Marriage is a blessing, a gift from the God who created us. In holy matrimony, bride and groom vow to remain faithful “for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health.” The sanctity of life and the sanctity of marriage go hand in hand.