by Lisa McIntosh

Amid all the suffering from COVID-19, God has given us precious and rare gifts – among them less busyness and the chance to reflect on what it means to be his church in the world. Some LCA/NZ mission leaders believe these gifts present our church with an opportunity too good to miss.

by Amy Dahlenburg

When COVID-19 restrictions closed offices around Australia and New Zealand, Amy Dahlenburg began working from home, along with her family. But while the pandemic has caused stress, anxiety and grief, she says the upheaval has also brought important lessons – and blessings – home for her.

by Georgie Schuster

May you be richly rewarded by the Lord … under whose wings you have come to take refuge (Ruth 2:12).

by Georgie Schuster

It is the bread the Lord has given you to eat (Exodus 16:15).

by Georgie Schuster

They all ate and were satisfied (Matthew 14: 20a).

by Rev John Henderson

Do you ever lie awake at night ruminating over an incident in your life, or something wrong you once did? Even if it was years ago, does the memory still make you feel embarrassed, ashamed, or guilty?