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As Lutherans, we believe “that God has made me and all creatures; that He has given me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my reason and all my senses, and still takes care of them” (SC II 1). We confess, moreover, that mankind was created “in the image of God” (Gen. ...

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Martin Luther’s ‘Joy to the World’
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
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
Christmas haters are called “Scrooges” or “Grinches,” but haters of Thanksgiving are considered socially conscious and realistic.
How to Study the Bible at Home
Practical tips for studying the Bible at home, individually and as a family.
How Should Christian Parents and Teachers Help Children Grow in Virtue?
"Socioemotional learning" is an attempt to teach children virtue without religion.
Seek to Show Hospitality
I am not in the habit of bowing to the earth like Abraham when guests come over for dinner, but I do like to run ...
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