Orphans, Widows and Giving Thanks
‘Through Christ, God has adopted us into His family. This is the greatest reason of all for us to give Him thanks “at all times and in all places” . . . .’
The LCMS
On Contentment
Sometimes in the pursuit of the things of this world, we risk sacrificing the good gifts our heavenly Father has already given.
Bringing back the hats–and respect
What fun it was to read the story of the women who decided to bring hats back to their Sunday-morning worship! And, while the story and its motivation made interesting reading, I couldn’t help but wonder what would happen if this same approach were taken to inspire all people to once again dress respectfully in
Building trust
President Kieschnick is not the only one wanting the “climate of distrust” gone from among us as LCMS Lutherans [“From the President,” August]. I, too. But how has this climate come about? It has come about as one pastor and congregation practice open Communion week after week and a neighboring pastor and congregation don’t. It
A Wittenberg Update
Our Synod and our German partners move ahead with the ‘Wittenberg project.’
Saying thank you
I appreciate the focus The Lutheran Witness has placed on pastoral education, most recently in the May issue. Pastors are necessary for the mission of the church, and seminaries are necessary to produce pastors. In fact, one of the reasons for forming our Synod was to establish seminaries to train pastors. Unfortunately, recent issues of
Unrealistic—and faithful—Prayer
In an ancient prayer, we petition God that we would not sin.
Just Friends?
by Dr. Randy Schroeder shutterstock.com My husband is a wonderful Christian man, caring and friendly with everyone. Frequently, he will have lunch with other women from work and our congregation to discuss “business” matters. He says men and women can be just friends. I am fearful of an affair, but he says not to worry.
Foolish Things of the World
Working with autistic children can lead one to doubt one’s faith. Yet, in scripture, our heavenly Father reassures us that such doubt is misplaced.
Shedding Some Light
Post No Bills As part of a Visiting Committee (VC) in a school accreditation process, I recently visited a Catholic high school in a neighboring community. The first night of such a visit is usually an informal meet-and-greet for the VC and the stakeholders of the institution. After the president of the school, Father Nick,
Worried about Whom?
When our children go away to college, we worry. As parents, we all have the same questions: Will our child make the right choices? Will she be strong enough to say no? Will her Christian training be enough to guide her? But deep down it is not them we are worried about; it is us.
Our Synod and Recent ELCA Actions
Though we affirm the demands of God’s Law without reservation, we Christians confess that the sins of the world have been forgiven through Christ’s suffering and death on the cross.