The Latest Articles
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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Myth Busting Ghost Stories
Bryan Wolfmueller
You don’t have to dig far to find a ghost story. ... There are even ghost stories on the edges of the Scriptures.
A Primer on Copyright Law and the Church
Megan K. Mertz
These situations may seem harmless, but they are possibly all violations of copyright law.
A View into the Temptation via the Two Natures of Christ
David Petersen
Nonetheless, ... [people often] raise concerns with the temptation of Jesus. ... How it is a legitimate temptation if Jesus can’t sin?
Simple Ways My Family Observes Lent with Small Children
Joy Pullmann
The word “Lent” comes from the Old English for springtime. In this etymology is a surprising insight: Pruning, penance and restraint bring ...
There’s No ‘You’ in ‘I’
Rosie Adle
To promote healthy communication in times of confrontation and conflict, experts in the field encourage the use of “I” statements.
Logging Off Tech for the Forty Days of Lent
John Bombaro
Take, for example, Christian discipleship. Is it possible to take a cyber approach to the season of Lent? It’s doubtful.








