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By Faith we believe in the Resurrection

The latest article by Dr. Paul L. Maier— “The Mystery of the Missing Body”(April)—hits the doctrinal nail on the head. We Christians know of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead by faith, so that no amount of fallacious arguments or outlandish theories to the contrary will impress or sway us. We should not be

“Our Marvelous Bodies” – Missing Something?

Another excellent issue of the Witness.  The new format is exceptional.   The article titled “Our Marvelous Bodies” was very good with one exception.  For thirty seven years I have taught, as I was taught in “the system,” that stewardship of the body was composed of three elements; proper diet, proper exercise, and proper rest.  The

Defending the Unborn

I was deeply offended by the letters to the editor column in the March issue of The Lutheran Witness. While emotions run high on the stem-cell debate, the position of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has been unwavering: From the moment of conception, human beings are precious in the sight of God. I understand the editor’s

Sounding off about LSB

It was with sadness that I read the editorial last issue expressing perplexity over the LSB’s language selection in some hymns.  I was saddened at the clear derision and the impugning of motives the author boldly articulated.  Perhaps he would do well to read, mark, and inwardly digest what Luther teaches us of the Eighth

Seeking Ablaze!

Each month I look forward to receiving The Lutheran Witness. I especially enjoy reading the mission-outreach articles, e.g., South Africa (April), Cambodia (February), early-childhood centers (December), and Indonesia (October). Missionaries we support come alive when we can read firsthand their stories from the mission field. However, looking back seven months I see no articles that

Stewards of Everything

While reading the candidates’ views on the funding of the Synod’s work in the June/July 2007 issue, I was struck by the repeated thought that we need to educate our people about the work of the Synod.  While I agree with this, I think what may be missing in our congregations is education regarding how

One Message: Christ

The 63rd Regular LCMS Convention meets July 14-19 in Houston. Learn about the nominees for president and their insights on the needs of the church.

KFUO Then and Now: Tours Remain Popular

 by James Heine Over KFUO’s eight decades of service to the LCMS, more than a few readers of The Lutheran Witness may have passed through its doors on a tour, observes Dennis Stortz, director of broadcast operations for the radio station. Many of those tours have been organized by LWML or LLL groups, other parish

Get A Life – A Human Life!

What is a human being? An Animal? A machine? A computer? A god? Being fully and genuinely human calls for both active and passive righteousness…

Shedding Some Light

Bible study at the Round TableOur grandson Noble Wulffraat, a first-grader, has always loved being read to and now is just as enthusiastic about reading alone. He even began reading the family Bible to himself, but found it pretty slow going. His birthday was coming soon, so he told his mother he wanted a Bible

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