The Latest Articles
The online musings from pastors, theologians and laity that will help you see the world from a Lutheran perspective.
On “Hamlet”: What It Means “To Be”
Shakespeare's "Hamlet" invites audiences to contemplate what it means to truly "be."
Mary Henrichs
April 17, 2026
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Why December 25?
Ronald A. Stephens
What if I told you that December 25 probably was the day on which the Lord Jesus was born? What if I told you that ...
Martin Luther’s ‘Joy to the World’
Robert A. Kolb
Martin Luther never sang “Joy to the World.” But Luther’s hymn “From Heaven Above to Earth I Come” explodes with Christmas joy.
Thy People’s Everlasting Light
Stacey Eising
What a loving and beautiful reflection on Christ’s faithfulness and care for us we gain from our brothers and sisters of centuries ago ...
In Defense of Giving Thanks
Anna Mussmann
Christmas haters are called “Scrooges” or “Grinches,” but haters of Thanksgiving are considered socially conscious and realistic.
How to Study the Bible at Home
Jason D. Lane
Practical tips for studying the Bible at home, individually and as a family.
How Should Christian Parents and Teachers Help Children Grow in Virtue?
Joy Pullmann
"Socioemotional learning" is an attempt to teach children virtue without religion.








