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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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Edward Rechlin: First Concert Organist of the Missouri Synod
Benjamin Kolodziej
Rechlin's professional life was spent in the service of the Gospel through performance rather than through composition, teaching or parish ministry.
Walter Wismar: A Kantor for the Whole Church
Benjamin Kolodziej
Walter Wismar's writing, conducting and leadership modeled the fullest vocation of a Lutheran Kantor.
On ‘Paradise Lost’: What Temptation Looks Like
Rachel Bomberger
Adam and Eve may have been tempted by the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil; readers of Paradise Lost are ...
A Continual Transformation
Nathan Meador
Connected to Christ in Word and Sacrament, stewards are transformed to joyfully carry out Gospel stewardship.
Martin Lochner: Building a Sacred Music Tradition at River Forest
Benjamin Kolodziej
Martin Lochner continued his family’s legacy of stewarding the rich musical heritage of the Lutheran church as he taught generations of church musicians.
Karl Brauer: The First Music Professor of the Missouri Synod
Benjamin Kolodziej
Through his organ design and promotion of the ancient, rhythmic style of chorale singing, through his teaching of singing, theory and organ, Brauer conveyed high ...





