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The online musings from pastors, theologians and laity that will help you see the world from a Lutheran perspective.
‘In Him Was Life’: On Communion with Christ, the Only True Life
The following article originally appeared in our April 2026 print edition. It is being published online now as part of LCMS Life Ministry’s Resource Library. If you were to ask a medical doctor what it means for a human to have “life,” he would probably cite several physical characteristics, beginning with a heart that is ...
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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.
Did Mary Have Morning Sickness?
I wonder what was going through Mary’s mind while the angel spoke to her.
Did Vatican II Ruin Palm Sunday?
I still have many impressions from those early years, but Palm Sunday memories remain among my favorites.
Waiting for the Seeds
The hardest part of gardening is always the waiting.
Letter to the Editor: Faith in a Pandemic
As Christians, it’s important to remember that the Lord does not give us a spirit of fear.