Gardening East of Eden
Doubts about our life or vocation do not negate the fact that God plants His people with purpose.
The LCMS
Taking Responsibility
by Theresa M. Shaltanis My daughter will graduate from high school in June. She’s a good kid, but doesn’t help much around the house. It seems I am either nagging her or picking up after her. She’ll go away to college next year, and I know I’ll miss her terribly. How do I balance the
Practicing Hospitality: Together through Cuisine
Each Wednesday they gather. The smells of food waft in, welcoming new members with a sense of comfort and camaraderie.
Shedding Some Light
Not Really a Secret It was that time of the year, late April, and my Sunday school class of 15, including my own girls, Jeannie, 14, and Cindy, 8, were with me, walking along the side of a road and picking up a winter’s worth of litter. Our trash bags were almost full when Cindy
Perspective—It Makes a Difference
In Ps. 18:16 and 19, God reminds us to brace ourselves in His strength…Regardless of our storms, God rescues us and gives us strength.
Recipients of God’s Miraculous Grace
by Rev. Donald Anthony The Resurrection by Gustave Doré Each Sunday, our church was providing bookmarkers with information about people from our history. On the opposite side of the marker was a brief excerpt from our church history. Our members looked forward to and enjoyed receiving the markers, which were being designed and donated by
Palm Sunday: Jesus Shows Up
by Rev. Timothy C. Cartwright Several years ago, The Lutheran Witness printed a humorous story submitted by Rev. David R. Liefeld: It was Palm Sunday, but because of strep throat, Sue’s 3-year-old son had to stay home from church with a baby-sitter. When the family returned home carrying palm branches, he asked what they were
Receiving Consolation
An online search leads to an encounter with a Lutheran pastor and an opportunity to find forgiveness, comfort, and release.
‘Our Beloved Synod’
‘Throughout our Synod’s history, we have sought to carry out the mission God has given us . . .’
Luther and Private Confession
Balm for consciences afflicted by sin
Working in Partnership to Assist Haitians
by Kim Plummer Krull Many Lutheran partners are working cooperatively with LCMS World Relief and Human Care (LCMS WR-HC), LCMS World Mission, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Haiti on the earthquake response in Haiti. They include but are not limited to the following: MISSION: Haiti, operating through the LCMS Florida-Georgia District (www.flga-lcms.org). Orphan Grain
2010 March for Life: A Reflection
Human life, no matter what stage of development and no matter what condition it’s in, is precious because of God’s creative work and Christ’s redemptive act.