Lutheran Media

19/10/2026

What a wonderful day we had at the Golden Grove Community Fete on Sunday!

Thanks to the support of Golden Grove Lutheran Church and Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School we were able to hand out hundreds of our hope-filled resources and 2027 calendars to families and fete visitors.

It was a joy to be part of such a vibrant community event!

18/10/2026

For Your Reflection —
Matthew 22:34–46 : calls us to God with all our , all our soul and all our mind -and challenges us to love our neighbour as ourselves.
- - - - - -
Which do you feel is harder for you: loving God or loving other people?
Why do you think one is harder than the other?
What does loving God with heart, soul and mind look like for you?

15/10/2026

The grief of miscarriage can be difficult to share, especially when others don’t understand. In the latest episode of the Messages of Hope , Adelle Wiencke opens up about pregnancy loss, overwhelming emotions and a difficult journey of faith. Visit the Messages of Hope website, or find the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to listen to Adelle's reflections on her experiences, and to hear where she found and , why listening matters, and her that is not your whole story.

🎧 New Episode:

Three miscarriages were enough to leave Adelle wondering if her dreams of a big family would ever become a reality. But through the pain, suffering, heartache and - and now blessed with four beautiful children - Adelle has a powerful message of to share with those who need the that can only come from the restorative of God.

to 'MISCARRIAGE: A GRIEF MISUNDERSTOOD':
https://messagesofhope.org.au/a-grief-misunderstood/

11/10/2026

For Your Reflection —
1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 : Paul tells us that we are loved and chosen by God! We are reminded that our is visible to others - especially when we remain faithful in the face of struggle or challenge - and that our for others helps introduce people to , as we imitate and follow His example.
- - - - - -
What does it mean for you to be an imitator of Jesus?
Can you recall a time in your life where God has helped you through a struggle or a challenge?
How does it feel to know that your actions or your words, even when times are tough, might bring someone to know God?

04/10/2026

For Your Reflection —
Philippians 4:1–9 : Paul reminds us that God is always with us - and that always gives us cause to and celebrate! He also assures us that we can be at , free from worry, and able to stand firm in the face of anxiety, because God remains near and through we can always bring our worries and concerns to Him in .
- - - - - -
How does it make you feel to know that God is always near to you?
Is there anything you are worried or anxious about that you haven't brought to God?
What are some 'excellent and praiseworthy' things in your life that you would like to thank God for today?

28/09/2026

For Your Reflection —
Philippians 3:4–14 : Paul reminds us that our relationship with God, through , surpasses everything else we may achieve or accomplish; and that our is not found in the assurances of the world, but in the assurance of God's and - and in our deliverance from sin through Jesus' victory over death!
- - - - - -
How does it make you feel to be assured that God loves you?
Are there things, thoughts or ideas you have had to free yourself from in order to focus more fully on your relationship with God?
What would you like to ask for God's in this week?

21/09/2026

For Your Reflection —
Philippians 2:1–13 : Paul reminds us of the importance of imitating the nature of - both in our own thoughts, words and actions, and in our relationships with others. He implores us to reach out with hearts, and to glorify God by upholding and uplifting others - just as Jesus gave himself, as the ultimate sacrifice, for us
- - - - - -
What does it mean to think like, or to have the 'same mindset', as Jesus?
What might the world look like if we made a greater effort to look to the interests of others before our own?
Where is God calling you to serve and uplift others this week?

14/09/2026

For Your Reflection —
Matthew 20:1–16 : Through the 'Parable of the Workers In The Vineyard', reminds us that God's grace is not based on human merit, or on our status or effort - but on His divine will, unfailing generosity and unconditional love for us. It doesn't matter when you come to , God's incredible promise of , and is the same for all who come to Him in Jesus' name!
- - - - - -
How does the story told by Jesus challenge the way society encourages us to think?
What would happen if God's forgiveness was based on our effort, or on something earthly like wealth, or years of service to the Church?
Why are you glad or thankful that it doesn't?

07/09/2026

For Your Reflection —
Matthew 18:15–20 : Just as settles our account so that sin no longer keeps us from full and restored relationship with God, in following His example, we are called to show and to others. Not just once or twice, but as many times as it is required, because through we live forever in the unending grace and forgiveness of God!
- - - - - -
Who might you need to forgive, today?
Who might you need to seek forgiveness from?
How does it make you feel to know that you are forgiven by God, forever?

03/09/2026

As approaches, the latest episode of the Messages of Hope explores the challenges and anxieties of , as Ben Schubert shares his own journey of becoming a father — and the incredible way that God meets us in our fears and frustrations, to turn unfathomable uncertainty into overwhelming .

🎧 NEW Episode:

Are you sometimes overwhelmed by the expectations and demands that come with raising children?

For many and parents-to-be, the journey into is also a journey into the unknown — but, as Ben Schubert reflects, even through unpredictability and constant change, God has a way of turning unfathomable uncertainty into overwhelming .

to 'A FATHER'S LOVE':
https://messagesofhope.org.au/a-fathers-love/