A Sure Cure

[Jesus said] “Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” John 3:14 Bronze has been known to cure snake bites. At least it did in 1500 B.C. God’s people figured their God was taking longer than he should to get them from Egypt to the Promised Land. So, they complained about his leadership, just like they had been complaining for the last forty years. This time, God allowed them to experience a little bit of … Continue Reading

Well done, good and faithful servants

This month, the Lord, in his wisdom, has called Rev. Karl Gurgel and Mr. James Holman to heavenly glory. Both men had deep connections to the work of ALS. After completing his service as WELS synod president, Rev. Gurgel served as a visiting instructor in Hong Kong. During a full school year of teaching, he brought stability to ALS and was instrumental in laying out a path toward formal fellowship between SALEM and WELS. Mr. Holman served on the WELS World Missions Administrative Committee, which oversaw the work in Hong Kong and across East Asia. He … Continue Reading

Who Is Jesus?

There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Matthew 17:2 People have lots of opinions about Jesus. Some say he was just a good teacher. Some say he was just a prophet. Some say he was just a symbol of love and justice. Some say he was just a legend. But what Jesus reveals and tells us about himself doesn’t leave any room for “just.” The apostle Matthew tells us that Jesus was “transfigured.” That means he changed right in front of his … Continue Reading

This Year’s Worship Theme: Be Bold

Our school’s new motto, “Truth Shared,” has three sub-points: be one, be bold, and be true. Throughout this school year, the messages in our worship services will focus on the second of these: be bold. This theme speaks to our courage to plant, teach, and train, even in the face of challenges, and to our commitment to innovation in theological education. We kicked off the theme at our opening service on August 30, where we were reminded that we don’t need to be ashamed of the gospel. Instead, we can boldly proclaim it, because we heard … Continue Reading

Don’t Worry About the Fine Print

The people all responded together, “We will do everything the LORD has said.” So Moses brought their answer back to the LORD. Exodus 19:8 “Sign here, here, and here, and write your initials here, and here, and here.” If you have ever signed a contract, you have heard those words. Whether putting a downpayment on a house, buying a car, or adopting a life insurance policy, you are asked to sign your name and agree to all the fine print. So much fine print! With such documents there are pages and pages of legal expectations and ramifications. … Continue Reading

The Fall 2026 Semester Has Begun

The semester started on Monday! We are excited to welcome all of our new and returning students to come and learn God’s Word with us. We pray that your studies are a blessing to you and that through them you can also bless the people God has placed in your life with his precious message of forgiveness, peace, and salvation.

Be the Light for Others

[Jesus said] “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16 Where I live, winter can be a dark time of year. In fact, during several months of the year, the sun goes down well before … Continue Reading

Reminder: Opening Service Is This Sunday at 3:30 PM

ALS’s Fall 2026 Opening Service is just two days away! Join us this Sunday, August 30th, at 3:30 PM on the fourth floor at ALS as we mark the official beginning of the new semester and celebrate the grace and mercy our Savior has showered upon us. All students, alumni, and friends are warmly invited.Stick around after the service for snacks and fellowship! 📅Augst 30th 2026, Sunday⏰HKT 3:30pm📍4 floor at ALS💻YouTube livestream link：https://youtube.com/live/CdFxal1MoLY

Prepare for Battle

Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. 1 Peter 2:11 Is today shaping up to look a lot like yesterday? And the day before it? Life sure can settle into a routine, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Routines and habits can be blessings in our lives. But the same familiar rhythms of our daily lives can also lull us into a false sense of security in our spiritual lives. Because we end up doing the same thing most days, we can easily … Continue Reading

Sister Church Visits ChiangMai Campus

We were recently blessed by a visit from a group of families from SALEM Tai Po Lutheran Church, who traveled from Hong Kong to Thailand to experience and support cross-cultural mission work firsthand. Meeting these brothers and sisters was a great experience for our ALS professors. Thank you for taking the time to visit our Chiang Mai campus—we pray your journey was just as inspiring and encouraging for you as it was for us!