Holy Ground

Written by Chuck Strohacker, Winter 2021. If you’ve ever known a congregation’s cemetery committee, you’ll relate to Chuck’s story. Click Here to Read:  Holy Ground

Tags: Cemetery, Chuck Strohacker, Humor

The Secret to Winning or the Secret to Contentment

Written by Jill Schmitzer, Winter 2021. For days, an athlete quiets the thoughts in her head that ask “Why?” Why did I miss that serve? Why didn’t our team win? more

Tags: AMDnet, Holy Spirit, Jill Schmitzer, Mental Health, Paul, Philippians 4:10-13, Physical Health, Volleyball

Role Models and Super Heroes – Men in the Early Years

Written by Drew Gerdes, Winter 2021. In a nation where many children do not have a stable and supportive father figure, the presence of male educators is necessary,... more

Tags: Caregiving, Compassion, Early Childhood, Early Childhood Education, ECEnet, Hebrews 13:21, Men, Ministry, Role Models, Stereotypes, Superhero

Here I Am, Lord – Surprise Me!

Written by Tom Giordano, Winter 2021. Our God has a list of His own for His post-retirement servants. It is His nature to have a “hidden from us” agenda for our future.... more

Tags: Agenda, EncourAGEnet, Post-retirement, Surprise, Tom Giordano

Teaching about Life for Life

Written by Stephenie Hovland, Winter 2021. An eighth grader’s uncle commits suicide. A fifth grader’s big sister just found out she’s pregnant. A kindergartener’s... more

Tags: Elderly, Fifth Commandment, John 17:17, Life Issues, Luther's Small Catechism, Lutherans for Life, Mission Projects, Prayer, Pregnancy, Stephenie Hovland, Suicide, Whole Person

Personalized Learning in the Classroom

Written by Jim Scriven, Winter 2021. No educator goes into teaching to fail. Skilled educators vary teaching styles, differentiate instruction, and work to reach each... more

Tags: Differentiated Instruction, ETnet, Jim Scriven, Learning Styles, Mastery, Pacing, Standards, Technology

Giving Kids a Hands-On Outreach Experience

Written by Megan McDaniel, Winter 2021. Sharing God’s Word with people around the world has always been a part of the church’s outreach program for teens and adults.... more

Tags: Culture, Curriculum, Elephant, GLEnet, Gospel, Gospel Adventures, Group Publishing, LHM, Lutheran Hour Ministries, Megan McDaniel, Outreach, Thailand Trek

An Encounter with Derecho

Written by Frank Parris, Winter 2021. It was a dark and stormy night….no, wait...it was a bright, beautiful, warm, summer early afternoon. Teachers were getting... more

Tags: Central Lutheran Newhall IA, Community, Congregational Members, Damage, Derecho, Destruction, Forward in Faith, Frank Paris, Rain, Tornado

Managing and Sustaining Growth – a Real Story about Covid-19

Written by Tom Wrege, Winter 2021. We had 60 new students in our school. How does one manage such growth? How will these students and their families be retained beyond... more

Tags: 1 Timothy 1:14, Challenges, Collaboration, Confidence, Covid-19, LEADnet, Professional Development, Relationships, Summer Camp, Support, Tom Wrege, Training, Uncertainty, Zion Lutheran Georgetown TX