I’ve been known to hold on to craft magazines and Christmas editions of decorating magazines for ideas. All others go to the laundromats around town or to other places where people have to wait. Today when I was tidying up my desk space, I realized that I have quite a collection of Lutheran Witnesses saved […]
Relevant and timely Read More »
We serve beside God’s beloved children in good times and bad.
An Hour in the Life of a Chaplain Read More »
How can the church make history come alive for us who are so far removed from the Early Church and the historical places of Scripture?
Jesus’ Autobiography: The History of the Church Year Read More »
THe church has kept a magazine for 130 years. What makes this publication so necessary and unique?
A Church Paper in Every Home Read More »
The church sets aside a special day for St. Michael. Read up on who he is and what he did.
St. Michael and All Angels Read More »
by Adriane Dorr I miss Holy Week,” a friend of mine sighed as we left church a few weeks after Easter. I knew what she meant. For many of us, there are particular seasons in the Church Year that stand out in our minds, certain services or commemorations that open God’s Word up to us
by Adriane Dorr Dr. Paul L. Maier is a true Renaissance man—professor, campus chaplain, author and lecturer who just so happens to serve as the Synod’s third vice-president. He also recently retired from teaching in Western Michigan University’s Department of History for the past 50 years. He is the author of several best-selling books, such
10 Minutes with . . . Dr. Paul L. Maier Read More »
Our hearts are purified by forgiveness in the Sacrament of the Altar, and we have access—unhindered and rendered holy by Jesus—to stand in the holy presence of God Almighty.
Be Bold in Your Prayers Read More »
by Rev. Travis J. Scholl If you’ve ever been there, it is impossible to forget Pentecost Day at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Bronx. The church is awash in red— deep, bright, fiery red. The red of vestments and altar linens, the red of balloons and banners, the red of people. Shirts, ties, jackets,
Marking Time is Making Time Read More »
September’s Lutheran Witness walks through the Church Year, the calendar by which the church orders its days, months and seasons.
Lutheran Witness: September 2011 Read More »
A recent USA Today article, published May 16, 2011, forewarns the Church that “change” is on the way. That is no surprise to the holy Christian Church since “change” is at the heart of her confession.
A Response to USA Today Article “Faith in America: Get Ready for Change” Read More »
Thank you for your outstanding work in reshaping The Lutheran Witness. The design is pleasing and modern, while the content has improved markedly. I will be encouraging my congregation members to subscribe. Rev. Christopher S. EsgetAlexandria, Va. Read More Letters to the Editor Send letters to “Letters,” c/o The Lutheran Witness, 1333 S. Kirkwood