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2026 LW Summer Reading Roundup
Writers and editors of The Lutheran Witness share the books they're excited about this summer.
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Here I Stand
A poem celebrating Martin Luther's famous stand before the Holy Roman Emperor during the Diet of Worms on April 18, 1521.
Good Works in the Freedom of Faith
If people do not need to engage in good works to secure their salvation, why bother with attempting to live an ethical life?
The Christian Artist
Everyone is an artist.This is a revelation to those who never thought of themselves as artists before.
Anointed for Burial
Jesus was anointed so many times, it is no wonder that He was called “the Christ,” which in Greek means “anointed.”
The Easter Feast: A Table Laden with Meaning
There is no meal I look forward to as much as our annual Easter feast. My enjoyment of other festive meals always pales in comparison ...
Letter to the Editor: Learning from Homeschoolers
Here are some questions Lutheran schools and congregations might ask homeschoolers.