“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly” (John 10:10). | |
Frontline Zoom Call - Tonight!
The next Frontline Zoom Call (for all Frontline volunteers) is tonight, Monday, October 12, 2026.
7:00 p.m. CDT/8:00 p.m. EDT
Among the items to be discussed is a new Life Project: Advice & Encouragement for New Dads.
Find out more here!
| | | Life Sunday/Life Week 2027: That They May Have Life | |
“That They May Have Life” is Lutherans For Life’s theme for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, which is set for January 17, 2027. Your congregation can observe Sanctity of Human Life Sunday on that date or at any time during the year.
Bulletin Inserts • Bible Study • Children’s Message
Worship Service • Sermons • Custom Video Message
lutheransforlife.org/store-life-sunday-2027
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Living Uncomfortably
by Kiera Hageman
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Christians are called to be uncomfortable.
Summer 2026: This summer, I’m living in an unfamiliar city, in the basement of a family I had met one time before moving. The situation is not what I would consider my first choice, and in fact, I’ve found myself struggling with the feeling of being, well, uncomfortable.
You see, I don’t know how to get anywhere without my maps app; I don’t know where I should eat; I’m away from all my friends and family, and I’m sharing a bathroom with two people I don’t know all that well. As I was pondering this feeling of discomfort and, quite frankly, feeling a little sorry for myself, I came to the realization that this might be good for me. Not that being comfortable isn’t nice, but as humans, once we are consistently content, we tend to sit in this bubble, untouched by the outside world’s problems. We become numb to real issues and even get comfortable sitting in our sin.
I think about this a lot when it comes to speaking up for life.
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LifeDate is Lutherans For Life’s quarterly journal of news and commentary offering a biblical Law/Gospel perspective on life issues, such as abortion, post abortion, adoption, end of life, bioethics, creation, family life, worldview and culture, and more.
Our fall 2026 theme: Preach Life
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If you have any questions about LFL resources, you are more than welcome to contact Lutherans For Life for more information: 888.364.LIFE (5433) or info@lutheransforlife.org.
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Life Quotes and Life Thoughts in the Church Year help your congregation share the For Life message all year long. You can access Life Quotes or Life Thoughts anytime at the links above.
A Life Quote for Sunday, October 18: “Do not be silent. You have the most positive, powerful, life-giving, and life-affirming message in the universe! It is a message of love for every sinner, i.e., everyone! It is a message of forgiveness for everyone and every sin. It is a message of the certain hope of a paradise whose reality surpasses the most beautiful of words.” Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb, former Executive Director of Lutherans For Life
(Three-Year Lectionary) A Life Thought in the Church Year for October 18 – Festival of St. Luke, Evangelist: The Lord provides laborers in His harvest field. We pray for our pastor and for more pastors in the Church of Christ (Luke 10). We, the harvest, will receive the crown of righteousness on the Last Day. There will be suffering between now and then, but we endure knowing that God provides (2 Timothy 4). The Lord turns everything on its head and provides for His people healing, restoration, life today, and life everlasting (Isaiah 35).
(One-Year Lectionary) A Life Thought in the Church Year for October 18 (St. Luke): The Church remembers the evangelist St. Luke, physician, on October 18. A physician’s first and foremost duty is to provide healing and relief to a patient, not destruction or harm. While there may not always be a cure for a terminal disease, we must always give bodily care and spiritual comfort. When death is in the near future, we do not use our enemy (i.e., death/euthanasia) as the tool. Rather, we give the care and comfort of the resurrection of the body and the life of the world to come promised us in our Holy Baptism.
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Request an LFL speaker for your event!
Lutherans For Life will work with you to help meet your needs for a speaker or preacher at a worship service, Bible study, circuit pastors’ forum, rally, conference, convention, public or parochial school, college/university, workshop/seminar, or just about any other event at your congregation.
An LFL speaker will help bring life issue awareness and education to your local Lutheran congregation or church sponsored community event, even in smaller venues and rural areas.
With an LFL speaker, your event will be equipping many others to be “Gospel-motivated voices For Life” in your community.
Not sure where to start? Don’t worry. LFL is pleased to offer consultation with a staff member to assist you with identifying needs and brainstorming solutions for your exciting event. Begin your planning now by contacting Lutherans For Life at info@lutheransforlife.org or 515-382-2077.
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| | Issues, Etc. is a ten-hour weekly syndicated radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio. The program features expert guests, expansive topics, while extolling Christ and is hosted by Pastor Todd Wilken. Many life issues are discussed from a confessional Lutheran perspective. | | Use the Lutherans For Life app to become a
Gospel-motivated voice For Life! | | |
Life News is a monthly bulletin insert with life issue news, great quotes, and more.
Life News is a great way to keep your church informed on life issues all year long!
Life News is available as a free, downloadable, reproducible, PDF.
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Verba Vitae is committed to bringing the classical Christian tradition into conversation with life issues now confronting us. Modeling the reasoned logos of the theological tradition, Verba Vitae explores the truth-claims made by thinkers and examines the grounds upon which these assertions are made.
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| | VOLUNTEER RELATIONS is dedicated to serving Life Advocates, Life Teams, Life Chapters, State Federations, pastors, and congregations. They assist them in starting and maintaining a strong, healthy, and vibrant life ministry within their congregations and communities. Our team is here to share ideas, to mentor, and to walk alongside you as a life ministry consultant and partner. | | | | You Can Help Equip Gospel-motivated voices For Life! | |
We really do need your support!
To help equip Gospel-motivated voices For Life right now through a secure online gift click DONATE NOW.
You can also send your check to:
Lutherans For Life
1101 5th Street
Nevada, IA 50201-1816
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Lutherans For Life is a 501(c)(3) ministry, and contributions are deductible as a charitable donation.
Please keep Lutherans For Life in your prayers.
"I came that they may have life and have it abundantly" (John 10:10).
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Our Mission ...
Equipping Lutherans and their neighbors to be Gospel-motivated voices For Life.
Our Vision ...
Every Lutheran, both individually and in community, upholding the God-given value of human life and influencing society to do the same.
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Lutherans For Life has, since 1979, upheld the value of life affirmed by the resurrected Christ. We educate congregations on life issues with a Gospel perspective, equipping Lutherans and their neighbors to be Gospel-motivated voices For Life.
Lutherans For Life also offers help, healing, and forgiveness for anyone who bears the burden of overwhelming guilt through our 24-hour Word of Hope hotline (888-217-8679). This free service is available to men, women, and youths for information, referrals, and Scripture-based spiritual care to address life issues such as surprise pregnancy, abortion recovery, suicide, doubting salvation, and physician-assisted suicide.
Life Teams, Life Chapters, and Life Advocates are developed in congregations and communities—in collaboration with our Volunteer Relations team—to affirm life and participate in motivating others For Life through the Gospel.
Lutherans For Life also serves youth through its Y4Life program! Specifically focused on helping high school and college youth become Gospel-motivated voices For Life, Y4Life offers a variety of educational resources, service projects, and interactive, in-person opportunities that teach youth how to uphold the lives of others.
Lutherans For Life offers a wide variety of print and online resources—including our quarterly journal, LifeDate.
| | Lutherans For Life National Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT, Monday-Friday (subject to staff availability) | | | | |
