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The online musings from pastors, theologians and laity that will help you see the world from a Lutheran perspective.
‘In Him Was Life’: On Communion with Christ, the Only True Life
The following article originally appeared in our April 2026 print edition. It is being published online now as part of LCMS Life Ministry’s Resource Library. If you were to ask a medical doctor what it means for a human to have “life,” he would probably cite several physical characteristics, beginning with a heart that is ...
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Our Great Heritage: What Is History?
As a Christian, you already know what history is about: Jesus coming to save you.
Christian Hope Amidst Numerical Decline
It is understandable to grieve at the closing of a parish; but remember that every church building on earth, however beloved it may be, is ...
On “A Time to Keep” by Tasha Tudor
Family traditions show our children that our seemingly mundane and fleeting lives can be a reflection of the eternal life we are meant for.
How To Respond to Conflict and Sin in the Church
What does Scripture teach us about dealing with conflict in the church?
On ‘Huckleberry Finn’: When Community Fails
Mark Twain's novel depicts the depths of human sin and cruelty while, at the same time, showing us the heights of human goodness.
Overcoming Loneliness in the Church
Our need for love is part of bearing His image.