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The online musings from pastors, theologians and laity that will help you see the world from a Lutheran perspective.
The River and the Vessel: Transmitting Faith from Generation to Generation
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not a Western export, nor an African possession, nor an American commodity. It is a divine proclamation that transcends cultural barriers because it addresses the universal human condition and its cure — sin and grace, death and resurrection.
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Why Did He Bother?
by Rev. Thomas Chryst It’s finally here. After all the preparations, all the waiting, all the expectation, Christmas is here. ...
The View from Here: ‘Come and See’
by Rev. Dr. Robert Rosin The fall quarter of teaching in St. Louis has come to a close. (We’ve squeezed ...
Jesus—the example to follow
In Scripture, we read what Jesus said to His disciples when they had argued among themselves about their importance. “Whoever would be great among you ...
10 Minutes with…Matt Harrison
by James H. Heine Rev. Matthew C. Harrison was installed as the 13th president of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod Sept. ...
Hope in Jackpot
by Adriane Dorr Rev. Gary Benedix recently retired from full-time ministry . . . but not really. “I have been ...
Dancing on the Devil’s Grave
by Rev. William M. Cwirla Halloween has become a major commercial holiday in this country, second in potential profit making ...