Reprint: At Home with the Catechism
While the study of the Catechism is not always the most pleasant experience of childhood, adults can still treasure that foundation.
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A Lutheran Perspective on the ELCA
Many people consider the ELCA a representative example of Lutheran doctrine and teaching. Do its teachings bear this out?
Nones: The Spirituality of the Unaffiliated
Despite the dramatic efforts of many churches to reach seekers, the Nones are simply not seeking.
World-Peace
“Every civilized man wants peace.” What peace does the world so earnestly desire? The peace that comes from …
Here I Stand
A poem celebrating Martin Luther’s famous stand before the Holy Roman Emperor during the Diet of Worms on April 18, 1521.
Letter to the Editor: Learning from Homeschoolers
Here are some questions Lutheran schools and congregations might ask homeschoolers.
Letter to the Editor: Faith in a Pandemic
As Christians, it’s important to remember that the Lord does not give us a spirit of fear.
Christian Hope in the Face of Suicide
We do not embrace death as encouraged by this culture of death; we find comfort in the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Called to Serve
Martin was a career military officer, as his father before him. That’s the way it was in the 4th century in the Roman Imperial Army.
Another Scourge
1793. 1918. 2020. Devastating diseases have been a part of the human experience since the fall of human beings into sin.
The Failure of the Idol of Science
In 1755, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Lisbon, Portugal, on All Saints’ Day, terrorizing the city of 250,000. Churches were full when the first tremor struck. Many perished in collapsing churches.
A wedding story
After a minute or so of this, Todd asked, “Pastor, what do you think was going on?” I said, “When it’s time, it’s time. Todd, it’s time.”