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Higher Things® has been known for our youth conferences that provide an intense week of Lutheran worship, catechesis, and fun. But we also have a ton of resources available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to help you learn (and teach!) what it means to be Lutheran—that you believe that we are are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
Here you'll find new articles and videos being posted every day, highlighting all sorts of different subjects: worship practices, theology and philosophy, social issues, history, and whatever news is flying around social media this week. (We take requests, too.)
Our goal is to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to bear on any and every issue facing youth today, and equip parents, pastors, and youth leaders to do the same!
Here you'll find new articles and videos being posted every day, highlighting all sorts of different subjects: worship practices, theology and philosophy, social issues, history, and whatever news is flying around social media this week. (We take requests, too.)
Our goal is to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to bear on any and every issue facing youth today, and equip parents, pastors, and youth leaders to do the same!
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Reflections: February 24, 2021
February 24th, 2021
Helpful Things: Communicate Effectively with Your Youth
February 23rd, 2021
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February 23rd, 2021
Reflections: February 23, 2021
February 23rd, 2021
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February 22nd, 2021
Reflections: February 22, 2021
February 21st, 2021
Reflections: February 21, 2021
February 20th, 2021
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Bible 101
In Bible 101, Pastor Mark Buetow leads you through the Bible and highlights the important things to keep in mind and how they all ultimately point you right to Christ and Him crucified for you.
VIDEOS
The Catechized Life
So much of what we believe, teach, and confess is condensed into a booklet that a child can understand. And yet even Martin Luther himself said he could never grasp all the depth of it.
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Dead Christians
Throughout history we’ll find stories about saints and martyrs — men and women who died professing their Christian faith. They proclaimed the Gospel and led lives worthy of legends. They are the dead Christians you should know about.
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Hymnal 101
The hymnal isn’t just a book we use for church services. It contains a ton of resources that can be used throughout the week, even at home! Rev. Matt Richard teaches about the hymnal and why every Lutheran home should have one!
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Hymns from Conferences
Rejoice in the gift of hymnody, especially hymns sung by Lutheran youth! These videos, recorded live at Higher Things conferences, provide a glimpse into the worship life at these unique events
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Largely Catechized Life
You’ve heard of the Small Catechism. But did you know there’s a Large Catechism? Go deeper into what Lutherans believe as Rev. Harrison Goodman walks us through the other catechism. Only larger.
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Live Bible Study
Join us Monday-Saturday for our regular Facebook Live stream of a cooperative-effort Bible study. Pastor Borghardt teaches us through the Gospel of St. Matthew, live on our Facebook page!
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Video Catechism
Whether you want to learn more about Lutheran beliefs, want a refresher, or are supplementing your confirmation class discussion, the Video Catechism with Pastor Mark Buetow is a great resource available for you!
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Video Shorts
In the Video Shorts, Pastor George Borghardt talks about everything from Sunday's Gospel reading, to issues in the news, to Lutheran doctrine and practice. One day each week is even reserved for an ongoing Bible study!