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2026 LW Summer Reading Roundup
Writers and editors of The Lutheran Witness share the books they're excited about this summer.
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Christian Families Can’t Save the World, but They Can Confess the Faith
Families are part of God’s model for life on earth, and Christian families have an opportunity to confess our faith in Jesus by living out ...
Why Use the Word “Stewardship”?
As stewards, we are entrusted with the Gospel, which belongs to Jesus Christ.
On “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”: His Prize-Winning Harvest
Thanksgiving hymns are all about provision, the good earth, God’s bounty, and His joy in the physical world.
‘Love One Another’: The Best Evangelism Strategy
People are eager to invite people into communities they like, and not into communities they don’t.
A Story of Positive Pastoral Transition
Here is our advice for a positive, healthy transition between a former pastor and new pastor.
The Importance of Church History, and How To Learn It
Knowing the story of those who came before us in the faith helps keep us faithful today. Here is some guidance on how to learn ...