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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.
Rachel Bomberger, Cheryl Magness and Mary Henrichs
June 25, 2026
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Blessed Are You When Others Revile You
Gene Edward Veith
Protesters began their vandalization of statues by concentrating on Confederate heroes, then they targeted slave-owning Founding Fathers.
Two More Religious Liberty Rulings
Gene Edward Veith
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued two more rulings protecting religious liberty.
Prospects for a Coronavirus Awakening?
Gene Edward Veith
Anecdotally, a number of LCMS congregations are seeing more people visiting their streaming services than typically attend in person on Sunday mornings.
Mulch While the Sun Shines
Rachel Bomberger
Weeds rank high on the list of a gardener’s least favorite things, right up there with drought, blight, wilt, groundhogs, rabbits, parsley worms and potato ...
Herman Sasse: Courage for Confession
John T. Pless
Sasse was a faithful witness to the cross of Christ in his teaching and writing but also in a life that brought him into conflict ...
Treasury of Daily Prayer: A COVID Lifeline
William Weedon
After years of trying (and failing) to establish a daily devotional time, the Treasury of Daily Prayer has been a game-changer.








