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The online musings from pastors, theologians and laity that will help you see the world from a Lutheran perspective.
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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Writing for Lutherans, Part 3: Don’t be Boring
Please, please, please, if you love me (and the rest of your readers) ... don't be boring.
Christian Hope in the Face of Suicide
We do not embrace death as encouraged by this culture of death; we find comfort in the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Homeschool Surge Offers Ministry Opportunity
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a surge in homeschooling, a development that presents new opportunities for Lutheran churches.
Writing for Lutherans, Part 2: Tell the Truth
In this second article in a three-part series, we’ll explore my second-and-almost-as-important rule of writing for Lutherans: Tell the truth.
Pro-life Women Elected to Congress
The drama of the 2020 election overshadowed another phenomenon that has received little press coverage.
When Prayer Goes Wrong
Politicians find it expedient to give an occasional nod to God, whoever or whatever they conceive the deity to be.