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The Cover We Didn’t Choose
As Lutherans, we believe “that God has made me and all creatures; that He has given me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my reason and all my senses, and still takes care of them” (SC II 1). We confess, moreover, that mankind was created “in the image of God” (Gen. ...

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The Common Order of Christian Love
According to Luther’s teachings about the Christian life, the good works God desires of us are carried out in our vocations.
Temporal and Eternal
The two kingdoms doctrine in Lutheran theology is not just distinction between the church and the state, the sacred and ...
Heresy of Constant Conflict
As secularism grows and theological literacy declines, it’s little wonder that ancient heresies are rushing into the void.
Vocation of Citizenship
Vocation means far more than “what I do for a living.” According to Luther, Christians have multiple vocations or callings.
Social Media Politics
If you choose to wade into the deep waters of social media political conversations, whether related to the pandemic or the elections, first ask yourself ...
Write for The Lutheran Witness in 2021
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