After his election July 13, Rev. Harrison addressed the convention and introduced his wife, Kathy, to the assembly. Here is the edited text of his brief statement.

The courageous May “Lifeline” story of Nancy Callies’s confrontation with disease and death becomes eternally important as she reaches for Luther’s favorite Psalm (46). This pastor’s wife brings to Lutheran Witness readers a true Mother’s Day message: “Be still and know that I am God.” In the midst of suffering, jihad fears, and economic uncertainties,

Interested in getting to know President-elect Harrison? Find out who he is, where he’s from, and what he has to say.

I appreciated your article on Tilahun Mendedo, our new president here at Concordia College in Selma. I have only one complaint, and that is when your author remarked that Dr. Rosa Young (the founder of Concordia) was not a Lutheran. While she may not have been one when she first contacted the Synodical Conference, she

by Dr. Lewis W. Spitz Sr. “I believe in the Holy Ghost,” Christians confess. Who is this Holy Ghost? God’s people have always known the answer, but in the fourth century of our era some false teachers refused to accept it. Some refuse to accept it today. Therefore it is necessary to repeat the question

“Thoughts on Youth Ministry in a Postmodern Culture” is disappointing. The author’s introduction makes it clear that, while the article is couched in the voice of a youth talking to us, in fact, the speaker is only the author’s fictional creation. Why should we give any more credence to this fictional invention than to some

Decisions affecting structure and governance will take precedence when the 64th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod meets July 10—17 in Houston.

“Practicing Hospitality: Together through Cuisine” was extra-special to us. My husband and I met at St. Paul’s Lutheran Chapel and University Center in Iowa City, Iowa, in 1961. We met at Rev. John Constables’ Sunday School class, where he willingly took time to answer questions. We’ll celebrate 49 years this July. Another reason this article

by Roland Lovstad In conjunction with the 2010 LCMS Convention, congregations and their members are invited to participate in prayers and in gathering a national offering to continue their commitment to the mission of Christ through the ministry of Word and Sacrament. Building on the convention theme, “ONE People—Forgiven,” the offering emphasizes “ONE People Sharing

I just opened up the latest issue of The Lutheran Witness (April), and it reminded me of my To Do list. One of the items listed was to send a letter to you, thanking you for “Receiving Consolation” in the March issue. I have a daughter who has been struggling with the guilt she feels