Stay-at-home moms, adoptive mothers, single women, employed mothers, married women without children, widows – a woman might find herself in any of these roles, and more, throughout her lifetime.
But while there are fears, frustrations, joys and blessings in each role, women sometimes tend toward comparison, the thief of joy, which only leads women into discontent in their stations in life.
This little booklet combats that discouragement by examining each role and offering affirmation, encouragement and support through the lens of Christ and his unending grace and mercy.
Common Questions and Pro-Life Answers: A Quick Reference Guide
This guide helps equip Christians to speak the truth in love on issues relating to abortion and upholding the value of human life.
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.
That They May Live
Assisted suicide and euthanasia isn’t the answer to suffering or a show of compassion. Delve into questions and see what God’s Word has to say.
That They May Have Life
Every life is valuable. Every life is carefully created by God, deeply loved by Him, and mercifully redeemed by Christ. Consider the importance of these simple truths and how they play out in day-to-day life in a fallen world.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S7Ep3. Human Trafficking: A Survivor’s Story | Keeya Vawar
Keeya Vawar shares her story of struggle and survival, as she herself was a victim of human trafficking.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S7Ep2. The Church’s Care for Victims of Human Trafficking | Rev. Scott Heitshusen
Join hosts Tiffany and Steph as they introduce our topic for Season 7 and help clarify the definition of human trafficking.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S7Ep1. What is Human Trafficking? | Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor & Steph Neugebauer
Join hosts Tiffany and Steph as they introduce our topic for Season 7 and help clarify the definition of human trafficking.
Jonah’s Desire to Die
This Bible study and accompanying article cover the book of Jonah. Though Jonah is famous for his fish, he also provides an illuminating case study of depression and suicidal thought.
Motherhood Under the Cross
Sometimes it feels like you are going it alone. Life can be hard. Mothering children is definitely hard. The ...
Organizations That Provide Resources For Adoption And Foster Care
This directory contains entities of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, LCMS Recognized Service Organizations, and additional organizations that provide resources related to adoption and foster care.
2023 LCMS Life Conference video presentations
The conference provided Lutherans with resources to faithfully proclaim what God’s Word teaches about life, health, marriage and family.
This Bible study provides guidance and biblical testimony about how Christians should respond to gender and sexual identity issues.
The Problem With Porn
Pornography feeds fantasy. It encourages men (and many women too) to think of sex abstractly, thus denigrating God’s good and perfect gift of sexuality.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S10Ep.7 Christ’s Life for All Life | Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison
Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, takes some time during the Gathering to talk about Christ’s life and Christian love for all human life.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S10Ep6. The Art of Being Pro-Life | Kristen Clapper
Kristen Clapper is a local of New Orleans and share her passion for life in a creative way at the 2025 Gathering.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S10Ep5. Serving Your Local Pregnancy Center | Allison Daigle
Join Allison Daigle, CEO of Women’s New Life Clinic, as she discusses the clinic’s partnership with LCMS Life Ministry for the 2025 Gathering.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S10Ep4. A Physician’s View on Life | Dr. Latoya Kuester, OB/GYN
Dr. Latoya Kuester is an OB/GYN in Jacksonville, FL, and she joined Friends for Life at the Gathering to talk about what life means to her as a physician.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S10Ep3 Pastoral Care Life Issues | Rev. Jonathan Petzold
Rev. Jonathan Petzold shares how he delivers Christ’s hope and forgiveness to his people as they face very real life issues.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S10Ep2. A Youth’s Perspective | Jacob & Nora
Hear from a high school and university student about why LCMS Life Ministry is so important for youth!
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S10Ep1. Friends for Life at the LCMS Gathering | Grant Manor & Sam Freeman
Grant and Sam take the mic to New Orleans for the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering!
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S9Ep6. Men Matter in Family Ministry | Rev. Brandon Metcalf
Rev. Brandon Metcalf talks with Steph and Andy about his strategies for family ministry and why men play a vital role in the church and home.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S9Ep5. Family is Foundational | Rev. Dr. Todd Biermann
Rev. Dr. Todd Biermann joins Andy and Steph to talk about why family is so important in Christian theology.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S9Ep4. Family Ministry & Intergenerational Community | Deborah Jurchen
In this episode, our guest Deb Jurchen talks about the importance of intergenerational connectedness as it relates to family ministry in churches and homes.
