Family Living

"Generations to come need Lutherans who love life today! Fathers love life when they model chivalry, fidelity, courage, character, and servant-style leadership. Mothers love life when they model purity, virtue, homemaking, hospitality, and relationship-building. The Church loves life when she offers practical solutions for problems of life and models repentance and reconciliation. Grandparents love life when they pass on stories of faith."

Linda D. Bartlett, former president of Lutherans For Life

How did you celebrate the birth of your child or grandchild? Fathers sometimes hand out cigars when a baby is born. New parents send out birth announcements to family and friends. And they open their home to welcome family members and close friends ...

As I reviewed Bible verses for LFL’s 2012 Life Sunday theme of "Trust God! – Choose Life!" I was reminded of a writing workshop that I took in the late 1980’s at Concordia College in Seward, Nebraska. One of the things the teachers ...

Here are a few links to agencies and organizations that offer help with adoption and family issues.

In "A Life Not Like Any Other," Roberta Bandy shares how many new parents talk about counting the fingers and toes. With all accounted for, the parent breathes a sigh of relief—and hopefully gives thanks. But there are other parents ...

Linda Bartlett takes at look at the importance of a "Dad" in a girl's life. The article features excerpts from an interview with Dr. Meg Meeker.

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