WHAT'S NEW...

New Resources from Lutherans For Life! Click here to find out what new articles have added to the web site.
A spring 2008 mini-catalog is available from Lutherans For Life! It's full-color and printer-ready! *Click here* to download and share a copy with your pastor!**

How do we reach pastors? Here's a new resource to help!
	How to Help a Shepherd Give Leadership on Life Issues outlines practical suggestions from members of the National Pro-Life Religious Council (and revised by Lutherans For Life) on ways to encourage pastors to speak up for life. There are a number of strategies that can be carried out by individuals including: Doctrinal Strategy Ministry Strategy General Strategy Educational Strategy Social Strategy Personal Strategy This brochure is designed to help you get started thinking of ways to end the silence of the shepherds and then carry out the ideas. Item 1624. $0.25 ea.
The "In the Beginning" bulletin insert is back by popular demand!
	The In the Beginning . . . was Life! bulletin insert, based on Genesis 1:1-5 and John 1:1-5, focuses on the beginnings that give value to every human life. We value life because God does! Item 1100BI. $0.07 ea. Click here to read the complete insert text. Click on the bulletin insert for a larger image. For additional "In the Beginning . . . was Life!" resources click here.
A new bulletin insert for Mother's Day!
	The Heart of a Mother bulletin insert shares that every mother’s heart, along with Mary’s, is a treasure store of things to ponder—things of joy and things of sorrow. A mother’s heart also needs the treasure of Christ’s love—to celebrate the joys and to be comforted in sorrow. Click here to read the complete insert text. Item 1108BI. $0.07 ea.
Still available . . . a wonderful bulletin insert for Father's Day!
	Faithful Fathers spotlights the life of Joseph, the importance of fathers in family life, and the faithfulness of our Heavenly Father in helping dads in their vocation. "Daily seek to be faithful to your vocation as father. You are important! Daily seek your faithful God’s forgiveness. You are important to Him! He will bless and uphold you." Click here to read the complete insert text. Item 1107BI. $0.07 ea.
	Life Sunday 2008 – In the Hand of God You can observe a Sanctity of Human Life Sunday anytime! Lutherans For Life materials may be used to focus on God’s gift of life and His presence in our lives at any time during the year. Click here to find out more!
Teaching For Life sample pages (PDF)
	In the Beginning – A Collection of Essays and Bible Studies on the Sanctity of Early Human Life is an eight-session Bible study using essays from Lutheran writers, theologians, and medical experts on topics such as when human life begins and the ethics of stem cell research. Following each essay is a related Bible study written by Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb, executive director of Lutherans For Life. Essay topics include: Creation: Made in God’s Image Justification: Life Through His Word Incarnation: Being Like Us in Every Way Conception: A Medical Analysis of Early Life Science: The Truth and Hype about Stem Cells Defining Terms: The Importance of Vocabulary in Pursuing Ethics Vocation: Serving God by Serving our Neighbor God’s Two Kingdoms: Honoring Life’s Value in Our World Item 1006BS. $7.99 ea. (softcover) Note: A downloadable/reproducible version is also available directly from Concordia Publishing House. Click here to order. $30.00
	Back in stock! Stem Cell Research and Cloning 101: A Primer is hosted by Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb. He says, "I want to make it clear from the beginning that this presentation is not going to be complicated and hard to understand. I will be presenting the basics of stem cell research and cloning. There are two reasons for that. First, I am not a scientist or an expert in these areas so I cannot make it complicated! Second, all we need to know are the basics. Once we understand the basic biology involved, we will be able to apply God’s Word to these technologies—and God’s Word is where we want to begin." (37 minutes) Item 1001AV. FREE Note: One DVD per order. (Click here for a free Discussion Question Guide for Stem Research and Cloning 101: A Primer.) Stem Cell Research and Cloning 101: A Primer can also be viewed online. Click here to view the video in Windows Media format. Click here to view the video in QuickTime format. If you have trouble with viewing, right click the link and "Save Target As" the file to your computer (113mb, Windows Media; 81.4mb, QuickTime).
	Scripture Quotations – Quotes (from the English Standard Version) show: God is the Creator of all Life Conception is God’s Gift God is the Creator of the Unborn Pre-Natal Life has Special Value and Stands in Relation to God Jesus Loves the Little Children God Does Not Justify Abortion or "Mercy Killing" in Cases of Rape, Incest, or Birth Defects Life and Death Belong to the Province of God Consequences of Practicing or Ignoring Injustice Obey the Voice of God, Not the Ways of Men Healing and Hope for Wrong Decisions God’s Timing, Presence, and Hope in Human Suffering and Death Scripture Quotations was updated June 2007. Item 204T. $1.50 ea.
	A Memorial Service for the Pre-born Killed Since 1973 is a somber but meaningful service remembering the victims of abortion. Best suited as a separate service apart from Sunday morning worship—perhaps on the eve of Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Updated June 2007. Item 1830. $0.30 ea.
	In A Life Not Like Any Other, Roberta Bandy shares how many new parents talk about counting the fingers and toes—carefully checking all the outward signs of normalcy. With all accounted for, the parent breathes a sigh of relief—and hopefully gives thanks. But there are other parents whose only sigh is that which comes after many tears. What they see on the outside is not normal and for them there is no immediate relief—and sadly many never learn to give thanks. This is the story of such a child—unlike any other child born that particular day—yet a child whose life had hope, meaning, and purpose. (This story was featured in the Fall 2006 edition of LifeDate.) Item 1622. $0.25 ea.
	Sidestepping Sin? – "It is time that the leadership in the Church re-examine the Scriptures and return to a biblical standard of right and wrong. It is time that we talk about personal sin, responsibility, and the need for repentance," says Pastor Thomas Parrish. "When we are willing to come honestly before the Lord with our personal sin, then we can speak openly about the problem of sin." Also included in this brochure is A Voice for Truth by Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb. "The Word of Life speaks to the value God gives to every human life. The Word of Life speaks of forgiveness and healing for those who have sinned against life. The Word of Life speaks of a loving God who is present and at work in the difficult circumstances of our lives. What a positive truth we have to share! What a positive voice we can be! What a positive influence we can have on the Church and on society." Item 201T. $0.25 ea.
	Martin Luther: An Example for Christians Who Want to Change Their Culture by Linda D. Bartlett (PDF). This Bible study will help you become more familiar, not just with the man Martin Luther, but with the ways that he helped change western civilization through the use of God’s Word. Because Luther was moved by the Holy Spirit to take a stand on the Word of God, western civilization was never the same. With the Sword of the Spirit, Luther’s reforms affected church, state, education, and home. We, too, are called like Luther to use God’s Word to live distinctively different from the world. FREE!
	Abortion Is . . . – Linda Bartlett explores how, according to Mother Teresa, abortion is "the greatest destroyer of peace" in our world today. She also encourages support for Lutherans For Life. A contribution form is included as part of the brochure. Item 119T. FREE Note: Limit 50 copies. For larger quantities call LFL at 888-364-LIFE.
	Grandparents and Abortion – Grandparents of preborn children can make a difference when they respond in love. By Linda D. Bartlett. Item 117T. $0.25 ea.
	Women, Abortion, and the Church: Responsibilities and Rights – Using situation ethics, even some Christians conclude that abortion is the compassionate solution—the lesser of two evils. Why, asks author Dr. Jean Garton, should we offer a woman an evil of any sort? Item 201A. $0.25 ea.
	More Than Sex Can Say – This brochure responds to society’s cheapened view of sex. It proclaims the forever love of marriage that begins with friendship and grows old in trust—a love that is more than sex can say. Item 609T. $0.25 ea.

Promise Cards – A pledge to “save sex” for the faithful commitment of marriage. God's promises are featured on the front with pledge of commitment and prayer on the back. Credit card size. Revised 2007. Item 602R. $0.10 ea.
	A Small Catechism on Human Life examines abortion, bioethics, end-of-life, and sexuality issues through the Biblical eyeglasses of Luther’s Small Catechism. Thorough, but lay-friendly; each chapter is followed by thoughtful discussion questions and Bible references. Available in a beautiful hardback edition with historic woodcut illustrations and slightly longer discussions (perfect for confirmation parents or any Bible study group), or a smaller version edited for younger readers (perfect for confirmation or youth Bible studies)! Adult version: Item 213B. $14.99 ea. Youth version (sold in packs of 10): Item 214B. $9.99 ea. Click here for a Q & A with Professor John T. Pless, the author of A Small Catechism on Human Life. Also available: Speak Up For Life and A Lutheran Catechism on Abortion and Life.
	GOD’S WORD for Life – This exceptional, comprehensive study Bible can be used by every Christian involved in every aspect of the pro-life movement—including the thousands of Lutheran and other caring pregnancy centers throughout America! This project is a ONE-OF-A-KIND RESOURCE—integrated with the awesome power of God’s Word in clear, natural English—that will enable the Holy Spirit to save and change hundreds of thousands of women’s and children’s lives in the foreseeable future! Click here to find out more information and to order!
	Speak Up For Life - "Speak Up!" That's what Lutherans For Life encourages God's people to do! It is tragically true that too often the Church, as a whole, has failed to speak up For Life or has done so weakly. It is also especially disappointing since God Himself has never been silent when it comes to life. This booklet takes a look at life issues based on Luther's Small Catechism—and is sized to insert right into the catechism itself! Does the catechism have anything to say about life? Yes! Item 212B. $0.35 ea. Also available: A Lutheran Catechism on Abortion and Life and A Small Catechism on Human Life.
	Is Abortion Allowed in Cases of Rape or Incest? – Dr. Jean Garton, co-founder and President emeritus of Lutherans For Life takes a look at abortion in cases of rape and incest through this brief study of 2 King 4:16. Section headings include The Child of Rape, The Godless Act of Rape, Abortion vs. Love, Incest, and When Love Begins. Item 132T. $025. ea.
	Second Thoughts about Living Together – “Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.” (Hebrews 13:4 ESV) If there is one thing that all parish pastors have in common that proves time and again to be a persistent and vexing problem, it is the challenge of couples who present themselves for marriage but who are already living together. In response to frequent requests for a concise, faithfully Biblical resource to help couples reflect on the issues raised by living together, and to help pastors minister in such situations, the resource entitled Second Thoughts About Living Together has been prepared by Concordia Publishing House. This booklet is in a Question and Answer format. Some of the questions include: What is Marriage? Who regulates marriage: Church or State? What is the purpose of marriage? What’s so important about a piece of paper? What about so-called Common Law marriages? Is living together such a great offense? Item 619B. $1.75 ea.
	Dressing for Life: Secrets of the Great Cover-up by Linda Bartlett. This Bible study (sent to you via e-mail as a reproducible PDF file) is designed to follow the interactive and educational purity lifestyle show by the same title or it can be used on its own to introduce God’s Truth about dress, behavior, and respecting others as ourselves. Ten lessons include: Fig Leaves Aren’t Enough Jesus Covers Our Shame & Embarrassment Embarrassment on a Windy Day Worldviews in Conflict My Body, My Choice . . . or Is It? Is Clothing a Language? The Look and Behavior of Love Beauty at Any Price? Living in the Presence of God The Perfect Dress The study may be used by mothers and daughters, Titus 2 mentors, directors of Christian education, youth counselors, family life directors, teachers, and/or pastors during catechism class. It makes an ideal topic for a “girls’ only” retreat. Linda Bartlett was encouraged to write this Bible study after scripting the purity lifestyle show. She explains, “The ideas discussed in this study will seem strange and new to many women and girls. The ideas are counterculture. But, when we look to the Father God and Creator of our bodies to know how to dress and act, we will begin to make better choices. We will begin to transform the culture! We will respect the eyes of gentlemen! We will bring glory to our Savior Jesus rather than to ourselves.” Note: Dressing for Life: Secrets of the Great Cover-up will be e-mailed to you as a reproducible PDF file. Item DFL. $15.00 ea.
	Life Studies – Volume One is a collection of some of Lutherans For Life’s classic Bible studies, updated and now in a reproducible format! A wide variety of topics are included: abortion, post-abortion healing, adoption, end-of-life issues, family living, and For Life witnessing. Item 1620BS. $10.00 ea.
	BACK IN STOCK! Who Broke The Baby by Dr. Jean Garton. If you have always known that abortion is wrong, but wanted help in expressing it, this book is for you! This revised and expanded bestseller provides solid responses to the slogans used to promote abortion. 141 pages. Paperback. Item 103B. $6.50 ea.
	Life Resource Catalog . . . *Resources on abortion, post-abortion, adoption, bioethics, chastity, Creation, end-of-life, family living, fetal development, Life Sunday, and more!* Click here to go to our on-line catalog for even more new resources! Click here to order a free printed copy of our new Life Resource Catalog.