Mental Illness in the Lutheran Congregation
Research shows that one in five adults, and one in six children, will experience a mental illness.
Jesus vs. Caesar
There is only one Lord. There is only one Savior. There is only one Son of God. Jesus. Nobody else even comes close.
Stewardship Essentials: Discipline
Congregations that wish to cultivate faithful stewardship need to commit to the regular discipline of teaching and preaching stewardship.
Willard Burce: A Legacy of Service
The legacy of Burce’s 40 years of service in Papua New Guinea lives on.
Epiphany Traditions: King Cake & House Blessing
The season of Epiphany begins on Jan. 6. In this season, Jesus’ revelation is everywhere.
‘When the Lord Has Not Spoken’: What the German Peasants’ War Teaches About Political Life Today
Christians must be careful not to “baptize” their politics, i.e., to describe their candidate, party or policies as “Christian” when they are not clearly mandated by God’s Word.
God’s Two Kingdoms
No wall of separation between the church and state exists: Christ directs both by His guiding hand.
Lutheran Witness: January 2025
The January issue of The Lutheran Witness is all about the two kingdoms — the church and the state — and how God rules in and through both.
The Home: A Kingdom of Law and Gospel
The Christian home should be a kingdom of the Law and the Gospel.
‘Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming’: A Hymnwriter Shares His Favorite Christmas Hymn
This hymn beautifully evokes the mystery of the Incarnation that we celebrate each Christmas.
‘For You To Dwell Within My Heart’
Dear parents: To serve the newborn King, the Savior of the world is a sacred and honorable calling.
On “The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns”: Hope So Close I Can Taste It
This is the dark before dawn. In the morning, He’s coming for us.