April 2025 Newsletter
Scroll down to read other articles. When a Father Forsakes His Child My pastor husband is a word guy; lately, he’s been thinking about the words forsake and forsaken. One … More
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March 2025 Newsletter
What’s Next for Family Shield Ministries? While we were working on her retirement plans, Family Shield’s beloved leader, Kay Meyer, went to be with her Savior on December 9, 2024. … More
Meet Our New Business & Ministry Coordinator
November 5, 2024 Meet Our New Business & Ministry Coordinator We are excited to announce that we have hired a new Business & Ministry Coordinator, Shirley Durrwachter. Prior to the … More
A Little of This and That!
October 10, 2024 A Little of This and That! My brother-in-law, Pat, passed away recently. He remained my brother-in-law even after my sister and he divorced. They remarried once, but … More
A Family Shield Prodigal Parent Training – Saturday, October 26, 2024
September 10, 2024 A Family Shield Prodigal Parent Training A Prodigal Parent Training for LCMS leaders and Prodigal Parents will be held at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 765 Lemay Ferry Rd., … More
An Employment Opportunity
August 15, 2024 An Employment Opportunity As Administrative Assistant for Family Shield Family Shield Ministries is searching for a part-time six hours a week Administrative Assistant. If you would like … More
Evangelism Podcasts
July 24, 2024 Evangelism Podcasts Dear Friends and Supporters, One of my friends who is also a Family Shield supporter asked me a couple weeks ago about Family Shield podcasts … More
Family Shield Ministries Update
July 8, 2024 Family Shield Ministries Update An Employment Opportunity As Administrative Assistant for Family Shield Family Shield Ministries recently began its search for a part-time Administrative Assistant. If you … More
The 4th of July and Summer Activities Remind Me of God
June 28, 2024 Fourth of July and Summer Activities Remind Me of God From Kay Meyer’s column in the St. Louis Metro Voice newspaper What are your favorite memories of … More
Devotions for Prodigal Parents
June 20, 2024 Comfort – How the Lord Provides Comfort I often speak with my father about what was going through his mind (and my mom’s) when I walked in … More
Just Words?
June 6, 2024 Just Words? We all have heard the rhyme, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” But is the saying really true? … More
Parents Teach Your Children to Share Their Faith and Pray!
May 23, 2024 We encourage you to take a family prayer walk together this week! Parents – Teach Your Children to Share Their Faith and Pray! From Kay Meyer’s column … More
Share Your Faith with Your Family
May 9, 2024 We encourage you to take a family prayer walk together this week! Fun Family Devotions for the Home From Kay Meyer’s column in the St. Louis Metro … More
This is My Body Summit
April 23, 2024 You are invited to attend THIS IS MY BODY SUMMIT Saturday, May 4, 2024 8:30am – 12:00pm Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church 907 Jungermann Road St. … More
Kay Meyer to Retire!
April 11, 2024 Kay Meyer to retire! Thanks for reading the Family Shield newsletter! I founded Family Shield as a non-profit organization in 1994. 2024 is our 30th anniversary. It … More
Praying for Prodigals
March 27, 2024 Praying for Prodigals Discover Renewed Hope for the Prodigals in Your Life From time to time we like to make our Family Shield listeners and supporters aware … More
Held by Grace: When a Child Walks Away from the Faith
March 7, 2024 Held by Grace: When a Child Walks Away from the Faith By Alice Trebus Note: This article will discuss why children turn away from God; reveal the … More
Can’t Leave Those Hugs Behind!
February 19, 2024 Can’t Leave Those Hugs Behind! I want to share some stories of my friend, Ellen Hetz, and her family. Ellen is now with the Lord. One of … More
Faith Family Reunion Merges with Family Shield
Family Shield Ministries (FSM) Board of Directors unanimously approved taking over the ministry that was previously accomplished through Faith Family Reunion (FFR) at its March 2023 FSM Board meeting. Faith … More
I Have a Prodigal, Now What?
January 12, 2024 I Have a Prodigal, Now What? Paula Isakson was the presenter for the January 2024 Missouri District Webinar. Here it is: The video above, “I Have a … More
Merry Christmas!
December 20, 2023 And she gave birth to her first-born son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them … More
Share Your Faith During the Holidays
December 11, 2023 Share Your Faith During the Holidays “We couldn’t wait to tell the shoppers about the greatest gift of all…Jesus, the Savior or the world!” Several years ago, … More
Holiday Activities for the Family
November 21, 2023 Strengthen Your Family – Eat Meals Together How can you strengthen your family? That’s a question that many people ask us. One way to strengthen your family … More
Celebrating Life in the Midst of Opposition
November 10, 2023 Celebrating Life in the Midst of Opposition Luke 2:21—40 How did you celebrate the birth of your child or grandchild? Fathers sometimes hand out cigars when a … More
Unshakable: Standing on the Rock when Life Quakes
September 25, 2023 Unshakable: Standing on the Rock When Life Quakes Yesterday I interviewed Donna Snow, the author of a new Bible study entitled, “Unshakable: Standing on the Rock When … More
Thank You for Your Partnership in the Gospel!
October 5, 2023 Thank you for your partnership in the gospel! Dear Family Shield Friend, Thank you for your prayers and support of Family Shield Ministries! Your support enables us … More
God Loves Our Prodigals More!
September 27, 2023 God Loves Our Prodigals More! By Rev. Kevin Arndt and Laura Langhoff Arndt The word prodigal is a description of the son’s extravagant and lavish lifestyle described … More
Can God Ever Forgive Me?
September 7, 2023 Can God Ever Forgive Me? There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). “God will never be able to forgive … More
There is Light at the End of the Tunnel!
August 17, 2023 There is Light at the End of the Tunnel! written by Kay L. Meyer There is light at the end of the tunnel. I thought about this … More
Manage Stress and Survive Crisis
July 26, 2023 The Sixth Trait that Builds Strong, Healthy Families Manage Stress and Survive Crisis written by Kay L. Meyer Ruth called the Family Shield office to ask for … More
Let’s Take a Prayer Walk
July 12, 2023 Let’s Take a Prayer Walk! Gethsemane Lutheran Church Takes a Churchwide Prayer Walk Gethsemane Lutheran Church members in Lemay, Missouri took a church wide prayer walk last … More
Have No Fear But Scissor Kicks
June 28, 2023 Greetings from Family Shield Ministries Greetings from Paula Isakson, Hope all is going well with you and that you are having a great start to the summer! … More
The Power of the Gospel
June 14, 2023 Greetings from Family Shield Ministries Today’s devotion is written by Debbie Wittke. The devotion was originally written for Faith Family Reunion. FFR is now part of Family … More
Faith Family Reunion Merges with Family Shield
May 12, 2023 Dear Friend: Greetings in our Savior’s name! Family Shield Ministries (FSM) Board of Directors unanimously approved taking over the ministry that was previously accomplished through Faith Family … More
Family Shield Resources
April 25, 2023 Rev. Mark Femmel of Zion Lutheran Church and Kay Meyer in the Family Shield studio Family Shield Resources Weekly radio program and podcast Map of radio stations, … More
Let’s Proclaim the Resurrection!
April 8, 2023 Watch an Easter video message from Kay Meyer and Rev. Mark Frith from Family Shield Ministries Let’s Proclaim the Resurrection! Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, … More
Jesus Heart for the Lost
March 29, 2023 Jesus’ Heart for the Lost The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the words the Lord had spoken to him, how He had told … More
Sharing Christ with Jehovah’s Witnesses
March 13, 2023 Mrs. Kay, I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong! Rebecca was a five-year-old that I had in my preschool class many years ago. Our class was full. But one … More
The Five Love Languages of Children
February 28, 2023 The Five Love Languages of Children And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw … More
Meet the Board of Directors
February 13, 2023 Dear Family Shield Friend, I want to introduce you to the Family Shield Ministries Board of Directors. The following information is from our website: Kay L. Meyer, … More
Spiritual Warriors
January 26, 2023 Dear Friend and Spiritual Warrior, Thank you for your prayers and support! This is the letter we send to those who tell us they are interested in learning … More
Happy New Year!
January 11, 2023 Happy New Year! As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves, and carried about by every wind of doctrine … More
Merry Christmas!
December 8, 2022 Merry Christmas! The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they shall call Him Immanuel which means “God with us” (Matthew … More
Thanksgiving and Holiday Traditions
November 23,2022 Treasured Memories and Traditions But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has brought good news about your faith and love. He has told us … More
Children and the Five Love Languages
November 10,2022 These are pictures of some of the books and authors we have featured on the Family Shield radio program and podcast. The Five Love Languages of Children And … More
Fun Family Devotions for the Home
October 25, 2022 Fun Family Devotions for the Home From Kay Meyer’s column in the St. Louis Metro Voice newspaper from 1994 to 2013. It’s tough, isn’t it? Even in … More
Let’s Connect!
October 7, 2022 Family Shield Ministries Thank you for your prayers and support! You are special to us! We have a complimentary copy of our newest booklet: Let’s Walk & Pray! Ideas … More
Family Shield Ministries
September 23, 2022 Family Shield Ministries Did you know that the gospel-focused, Christ-centered Family Shield radio program airs on 54 radio stations and is heard by more than 850,000 people … More
M&Ms Remind Me of God!
September 9, 2022 M&Ms Remind Me of God by Kay L. Meyer “Mom, wake up! It’s time for us to get ready to go to church.” “Dad, can I invite … More
Who is in Control?
August 24, 2022 God is in Control The following story was written by Pat Burke, a friend of the ministry. My husband, Rog, & I decided drive to a shopping … More
I Don’t Want to Be Baptized!
July 28, 2022 Rev. David Jander and a child he baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carver, MN. “I Don’t Want to Be Baptized!” Some years ago I was the … More
Families – Spend Time Together
July 8, 2022 Families – Spend Time Together! I like to use the above picture in our newsletter and on Facebook. Playing games with children of all ages is an excellent way … More
The Rock of Our Salvation
June 17, 2022 The Rock of Our Salvation And who is the Rock except our God? Psalms 18:31 Rocks have many uses. Their strength lies in their durability. The Bible … More
Talking to People About Jesus
May 27, 2022 Talking to People About Jesus Talking to people about Jesus can be a joy, a privilege, and a challenge. Many people, within and outside of the church, think Jesus was only … More
An Opportunity to Witness
May 6, 2022 An Opportunity to Witness I was surprised to get a letter from a Jehovah’s Witness couple last year during the pandemic. It was addressed to me at … More
Proclaim the Resurrection!
April 21, 2022 Proclaim the Resurrection! Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, Salome, Joanne, and the other women (Luke 24:10) quietly walked through the darkness just before sunrise, toward … More
Let’s Move Mountains!
April 7, 2022 Help Us Move Mountains for Christ! Dear Family Shield Friend, Thank you for sharing your time, talents, and treasures with us! You are special and we appreciate … More
Where is Your Treasure?
March 25, 2022 Kay Meyer and her family. Where is Your Treasure? Matthew 13:44-52 Hello, boys and girls. Our Bible verse from today’s lesson is Mt. 13:44, “The kingdom of … More
The Lord Created Pets
March 5, 2022 The Lord Created Pets! My husband and I adopted a two-year-old rescue dog recently. Our 17-year-old beloved dog died 4 months ago. He was our son, Jeff’s dog, … More
What is a Cult?
February 15, 2022 What is a Cult? Over the years as I present educational programs on “Responding and Witnessing to Jehovah’s Witnesses” and “Responding and Witnessing to Mormons” I have … More
Know & Love God’s Word
January 21, 2022 Christians: Know and Love God’s Word Twenty years ago I asked my husband for a new Bible. He got me one that we thought had a leather … More
Witnessing – A Lifestyle!
January 7, 2022 You’re Invited! You’re invited to attend “Witnessing—A Lifestyle,” a four-week Bible study on Fridays from January 28 through February 18 at Concordia Lutheran Church, 505 S. Kirkwood … More
Merry Christmas
December 10, 2021 Merry Christmas And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, … More
In His Name
November 24, 2021 In His Name I tell you the truth, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed … More
Treasured Memories and Traditions
November 10, 2021 Treasured Memories and Traditions But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has brought good news about your faith and love. He has told … More
Can God Forgive Me?
October 27, 2021 Can God Ever Forgive Me? “God will never be able to forgive me for what I did. What should I do?” A distraught man shared with with … More
Grow Into Maturity
October 12, 2021 Equip the Saints to Grow into Maturity Through the Word Jim was chairman of the Board of Education. I was chairman of the Board of Evangelism. At … More
Relying on God
September 24, 2021 Family Shield Ministries cares about families growing in Christ; and equips them to witness to each other and to the world. Relying on God Being unemployed is … More
God’s Word-Inspired by God!
September 10, 2021 Rev. Gregory Seltz and Kay Meyer at a Family Shield Ministries event God’s Word—Inspired by God! Miriam stood bravely in front of her college public speaking class. … More
There is Now No Condemnation
August 25, 2021 Stories of Those We Reach, Equip, and Serve The Family Shield Response Center staffed by volunteers, and employees follow-up with thousands of people each year. Many are … More
Pray! God Listens!
August 5, 2021 The Haas family on Dauphin Island, Alabama. Used with permission. Family Prayer Walk Resources A Resource for Family Prayer Life and Prayer Walks: Document that teaches us … More
A Family Prayer Walk
July 23, 2021 The Herbst Family Prayer Walk Family Shield Ministries has promoted its family prayer walk to individuals, families, and congregations. Today we are featuring one family that recently took a … More
Be Persistent in Prayer
July 8, 2021 Be Persistent in Prayer Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew … More
Opportunities Abound to Share the Gospel
June 17, 2021 Opportunities Abound to Share the Gospel My husband, Chad, came home last week and shared, “Kay, I had a wonderful opportunity to share the gospel today with … More
Traveling with Our Children
May 28, 2021 Traveling with Our Children Recently, in preparation for a program, we were planning on “Traveling with Our Children” I asked friends on my Facebook page, “What do … More
He Who Has the Son Has Life
May 12, 2021 Eternal Life is Ours Today! And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the … More
Stories of those We Touch Through the Ministry
April 29, 2021 Stories from the Ministry We recently updated stories on our website of those we touch through our various ministries. Stories are listed under each area of ministry. … More
After the Resurrection
April 8, 2021 A Family Shield Resurrection Quiz for You and Your Family Christians spend a lot of time before Easter learning about Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross … More
Healed Through Christ!
March 26, 2021 Dear Family Shield Friend, Family Shield Ministries invites you and your family to take a Family Prayer Walk together! The Family Prayer Walk (FPW) allows us to … More
Finish the Race!a
March 11, 2021 My only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me, the task of testifying to the good news of … More
Q & A from Readers about Prayer and Prayer Walking
February 25, 2021 Family Shield’s Family Prayer Walk Question #1: I don’t feel comfortable praying out loud. Can I still do a prayer walk with my family? And can you … More
Family Prayer Walk
February 10, 2021 Family Shield’s Family Prayer Walk Family Shield Ministries invites you and your family to take a Prayer Walk, and promote the prayer walk at your congregation. Where … More
Parents – Go First Into the Home
January 19, 2021 Parents–Go First Into the Home These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when … More
Ask, Seek, Knock
January 8, 2021 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek and you shall find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 God has given us … More
Transforming Lives Through the Gospel
December 21, 2020 Merry Christmas! Dear Family Shield Friend, My husband, Tjaden (Chad), and I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Join us and … More
Merry Christmas
December 7, 2020 For a child will be born to us, a Son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will … More
Prepare for the Inevitable
November 27, 2020 Prepare for the Inevitable As they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, “Lord Jesus receive my spirit!” (Acts 7:59) “Students, your friend and classmate, who struggled with heart … More
Be Thankful
November 12, 2020 Be Thankful! Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thess. 5:16-18) For this … More
What is a Cult?
October 21, 2020 Rev. Dr. Stephen Becker and his family are ex-Mormons. Today he is a pastor in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod What is a Cult? Over the years as … More
Speak with Gentleness and Respect!
October 9, 2020 Speak with Gentleness and Respect! Why should we speak up and promote God’s word, the Gospel, and a life affirming message to family, friends and those within … More
Meet Yvette Seltz
September 24, 2020 Meet Yvette Seltz Kay Meyer with Yvette Seltz in the studio I want to encourage you to read the new weekly blog written by Dr. Marie Yvette Hernández-Seltz, … More
The Five Love Languages of Children
The Five Love Languages of Children And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was … More