Join Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tuscola, IL, for a Midweek Lenten series on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, focusing on faith, repentance, and Christ alone.
God is with His Church in Tuscola, Illinois, through Word and Sacrament
God is with His Church in Tuscola, Illinois, through Word and Sacrament
Faith & Life
The Transfiguration is not an escape from the cross, but preparation for it. When Christ’s glory is revealed on the mountain, heaven itself speaks not of avoiding suffering, but of Jerusalem. And when terrified disciples fall to the ground, Jesus does not leave them there—He comes to them, touches them, and speaks the Gospel: “Rise, and have no fear.”
Romans 1:18–32 shows how suppressing the truth about God leads to exchanging His glory for idols—and how disordered worship results in disordered lives. Paul’s diagnosis explains cultural confusion while preparing us for the restoring exchange of the Gospel.
At Christmas, the familiar sights and sounds awaken a deep longing for home. That ache—what the ancients called nostos—is more than nostalgia. It is God-given, drawing us to Christ, who comes to dwell among us, gathers us into His Church, and promises to bring us home forever.
In Holy Baptism, God joins His Word to water to give what no human power can—new birth, forgiveness, and eternal life. This sacred act isn’t our declaration of faith but God’s gracious work, uniting us to Christ’s death and resurrection. Whether for infants or adults, Baptism is God’s promise made personal: “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved” (Mark 16:16). Discover the power and comfort of this divine gift that shapes our lives each day—“I am baptized!”
The church’s message to those struggling with homosexuality is not one of hate or exclusion, but of hope. God’s Word tells the truth about sin—but it also tells the greater truth of a Savior who forgives, renews, and restores. The LCMS calls its members to be faithful to Scripture, compassionate toward all people, and confident in the Gospel that saves sinners and changes lives.
God didn’t give the Ten Commandments to restrict joy but to preserve it. Delivered to Moses on Mount Sinai, these commands are more than ancient laws—they’re gifts for daily life, shaping how we love God and serve our neighbor. As we reflect on the Ten Commandments, we see both a mirror exposing our sin and a map showing the path of godly living. Most of all, they prepare us to see our need for Christ, who fulfilled the Law perfectly for us.
In a world increasingly shaped by fluid concepts of gender, the Christian church is called to speak with both clarity and compassion. This article explores gender dysphoria from a biblical and theological perspective, offering a faithful response grounded in God’s creation of humanity as male and female. Drawing from Scripture, natural law, and pastoral experience, it provides insight into how Christians can understand and care for those struggling with gender identity while holding fast to the truth of God’s Word and the hope of the Gospel.
In today’s world, Christian families face immense pressure from cultural norms that contradict biblical values. Discover God’s design for the family.
Discover the truth about angels according to the Bible. Learn what angels are, what they do, and how God uses them to serve and protect His people. Separate fact from fiction with this clear, faith-filled guide.