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The online musings from pastors, theologians and laity that will help you see the world from a Lutheran perspective. 

‘Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming’: A Hymnwriter Shares His Favorite Christmas Hymn

This hymn beautifully evokes the mystery of the Incarnation that we celebrate each Christmas.

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Book Review: ‘Overcoming Life’s Sorrows’ by R. Reed Lessing

Despite our best efforts to avoid them, pain and suffering appear in our lives. Lessing reminds us: “Exile doesn’t negate God’s promises.”

God Bless You

I don’t know why I thought I’d be able to mediate the heated dispute between two neighbors on the jogging trail that day.

The Ballad of Baby Peach

When we welcome the three-legged chickens, we very often find ourselves surprised and delighted by the ways God blesses our lives.

When Your Pastor Gets Deployed

Advice from LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces on the steps a congregation should take at each stage of their pastor’s deployment.

U.S. Population Changes Bring Opportunities

Population growth in the U.S. is slowing, with the decade of 2010–2020 recording the slowest growth rate in American history.

Write for LW in 2021: Part 2

For 140 years, The Lutheran Witness has taught and educated English-speaking Lutherans all over the world. We teach what the Bible teaches.

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