The Latest Articles
The online musings from pastors, theologians and laity that will help you see the world from a Lutheran perspective.
‘In Him Was Life’: On Communion with Christ, the Only True Life
The following article originally appeared in our April 2026 print edition. It is being published online now as part of LCMS Life Ministry’s Resource Library. If you were to ask a medical doctor what it means for a human to have “life,” he would probably cite several physical characteristics, beginning with a heart that is ...
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The Earthquake in Haiti: Again, the ‘Why’ Question
by Rev. John T. Pless As I write these lines, the world reels with the news of a devastating earthquake ...
Which Map?
by Dr. Robert D. Newton Is it possible to be faithful in following Christ “into all the world” and still ...
Operation Enduring Comfort
How a New York congregation helps ‘keep the home fires burning’ and serves as an example of the work of Operation Barnabas.
District Convention Summary Reports
Between January and July, our 35 LCMS Districts met in convention. Click on the links below for access to the ...
Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and Governance
The Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and Governance is preparing the final report of its work. The report ...
Lutheran Heritage–A Look Inside the CHI Museum
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