The troubles and trials that seem to surround us are not punishments from God but rather a chastening of the Lord. This classic Lutheran Hour message by the Rev. Dr. Lawrence Acker was originally broadcast in June, 1951. more >>

People often do what they do because they think the rules don't apply to them. more >>

Jesus is not the person many people mistakenly think He is or would like Him to be. more >>

When we pursue our desires but fail to seek God's will, our priorities are out of order. more >>

School expenses combined with economy trigger increased stress. more >>

Stories on faith, finance and volunteerism feature many members of Thrivent Financial. more >>

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans today launched Choice DollarsSM, a new component of its Thrivent ChoiceSM charitable grant program. more >>

Organization honored for outstanding results in financial safety, consistency, performance more >>

Thrivent Financial/Kiplinger survey finds economy affects amount of giving more >>

Thrivent Financial ranked in top 20 for two categories of employee-based survey more >>

As a parent, you want to encourage your child to make good choices-and learning how to manage money is part of that process. more >>

Thrivent Financial/Kiplinger poll finds what we'd change in our mates (if we could.) more >>

LCMS World Relief and Human Care receives most votes and dollars. more >>

Jon Stellmacher's 32-year career also celebrated at 30th annual Report to the Community. more >>

Just days prior to retirement, event honors Stellmacher for business and community leaders. more >>

Morris one of 25 women named to list of top female executives. more >>

Survey finds most Americans less willing to take risks with money. more >>

Thrivent Financial/Kiplinger survey finds seven in 10 Americans intentionally more thrifty. more >>

Thrivent Financial/Kiplinger survey finds greatest influencers on generosity. more >>

Appleton community leader to retire after nearly 32 years of service to Thrivent Financial. more >>

Almost three-fourths are more frugal now than a year ago. more >>

May is the perfect time to consider a financial safety net. more >>

Thrivent Financial Bank offers tips to help first-time homebuyers. more >>

Stories on faith, finance and volunteerism feature many members. more >>

For the 16th consecutive year, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has been named to Fortune magazine's Fortune 500 list based on annual revenues. The organization moved up 67 spots in the 2010 ranking to become the 342nd largest company in the United States. more >>

First 'Thrivent Choice Voting Event' begins April 19 to benefit 10 charities. more >>

Thrivent Financial gave Facebook fans opportunity to give back with one click. more >>

Thrivent Financial wins Lipper Fund Awards for 'Best Mid Cap Growth Equity Fund' more >>

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a Fortune 500 financial services membership organization, plans to add 600 new financial representatives across the country during 2010. This effort is part of Thrivent Financial's ongoing commitment to further strengthen its service to its approximately 2.6 million members. more >>

If the recent financial turmoil has taught us anything, it's that maybe we should pay attention to the age-old cliches that our parents and grandparents passed on to us. more >>

Cargill exec brings government relations and communications experience to organization. more >>

'The Passion: 500 Years in Art' depicts Jesus' life by art masters. more >>

New initiative allows Facebook fans opportunity to make a difference with one click. more >>

More than 12,000 Thrivent Financial members contribute to "Helping Haiti" effort. more >>

Roth IRA conversion rule changes open door to possible tax savings. more >>

Organization also announces new corporate governance structure. more >>

Member stories on faith, finance and volunteerism. more >>

Organization rallying its members by pledging to match up to $1 million. more >>

Looking for ways to get on top of your finances in 2010? Especially in uncertain economic times, it is more important than ever to create a plan to get out of debt and prepare for the future. more >>

Single-day effort surpasses $125,000 challenge. more >>

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation to match dollar for dollar up to $125,000. more >>

Habitat and Thrivent Financial dedicate home and announce $15M for 2010 more >>

Economy reinforces importance of financial preparedness for growing families more >>

Despite not-for-profit tax exemption, organization allocates dollars to public services more >>

Organization lauded for physical security in finance/banking/insurance more >>

Dividend payout a sign of organization's continued financial stability more >>

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation announces $125,000 challenge more >>

Decision reflects organization's strong capital and liquidity position more >>

Organization receives silver Alexander Hamilton Award for conservation efforts more >>

Institute for Financial Literacy honors organization for charitable giving workshop more >>