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The online musings from pastors, theologians and laity that will help you see the world from a Lutheran perspective.
The Theology of Physical Well-Being
A reflection on vocational well-being for church workers.
LCMS Worker Wellness
March 13, 2026
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Lukas Cranach, Proclaimer of the Gospel in Visual Form
Robert A. Kolb
While Luther proclaimed the doctrine of justification in words, Lukas Cranach brought out this theology visually through his art.
“Conventionality is not morality”: What ‘Jane Eyre’ Teaches About True Virtue
Molly Lackey
Charlotte Brontë wants us to think about the difference between things that are good and things that look good.
Why (and How) to Read Your Kids Disturbing Bible Stories
Anna Mussmann
Our children need to know about ugly realities like sin, death and the devil in order to understand the faith.
The Problem With Random Acts of Kindness
Jenny Zoë Huelsman
Christian love is specific and sacrificial. It is meted out through the concentric circles of our vocation.
How to Listen to a Sermon — Even When It’s Hard
Heather Smith
Making a few changes in how you listen may yield a surprising increase in your personal takeaways from the Sunday sermon.








