By The Rev. Ozzie HerlongDirector for Stewardship When we talk about treasures, we are able to talk about what is closest to the heart. Jesus said, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” [Matthew 6:21] This is one of the principles to cultivating...
By Deacon Dallas ShealyExecutive Director of the South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers At the 2019 SCLRC Board Retreat, the trustees had an earnest discussion about the dreams and visions that they had been considering for the past several years. We agreed that God...
The Fight of our Lives By Frank T. ShepkePresident and CEO of Lutheran Homes of South Carolina I was always taught and believe that our Lord never gives us more than we can handle and indeed this is a difficult time for all the people of the world with the devastating...
By Bishop Herman Yoos In my April 16th YouTube devotion, I asked my daughter, Kristi Kendrick, this question, “What gives you hope for the future as you anticipate bringing a new life into this world?” I thought her answer might simply be to “go back to normal,” or...
Dear SC Synod – ELCA Partners in Ministry, Across the Synod we are all faced with challenging decisions right now about when we can open the sanctuaries of our churches for the people of God to gather together in worship. We recognize that each congregation has a...
