A poll was taken of over 2,000 Lutheran pastors several years ago, asking them to list the questions they most frequently are asked about the Lutheran Confessions as contained in the Book of Concord. Here are the questions, in the order of frequency. Following the questions, answers are provided.

Now, as ever, faithful Christians must be intentional about teaching our children what marriage is, what family is and how family remains the stabilizing force of every society.

Death is ugly from the outside no matter how life ends, but God looks upon our ugliness and says, “This is mine.”

Advent isn’t a baby shower. We aren’t getting ready for a baby to be born in Bethlehem. That train has already left the station.

While those of us who stand on this other side need to be ready to suffer ridicule and mockery, let’s also be prepared to provide a clear and reasoned response to those who mock us.

Our students, children and confirmation youth can begin to learn the seriousness of persecution even when they’re young. How can we help them?