Whatever Happened to Sin?
Society tells us sin doesn’t matter. Does God really expect us to follow His Law?
Whatever Happened to Sin? Read More »
In Memoriam
It was good to see the “In Memoriam” included in the monthly Lutheran Witness with a bit of detail. Now we see only birth and death dates— like cold tombstones. How many of our not-computer-savvy are going to quickly go online to check out greater details on the death of a pastor or teacher? How
Mission and ministry
The article by Albert Collver III on the threefold emphasis of the church (Jan ’11) was very insightful. The imagery is rich and the rationale is solid. However, I was disappointed by the omission of another vital component of the church’s emphasis. Didache or “teaching” was not mentioned anywhere in the article. The church’s role
Mission and ministry Read More »
Informative and inspiring
Kudos to Dr. Albert Collver for his lucid exposition of our present emphasis on Witness, Mercy, Life Together. This theme promises to provide a strong framework, to fire our hopes and to sustain us in our efforts. Compliments are due, also, for the new look that the Witness is sporting. The first impression made is
Informative and inspiring Read More »
To help their souls
It was with joy that I read the “10 Minutes with Rev. Glenn F. Merritt.” As a member of his former congregation in Hamilton, Mont., it was good to catch up on what he has been doing since he left, knowing that [he is] working . . . in a part of the world where
To help their souls Read More »
A great magazine
Kudos on the great articles that The Lutheran Witness has been cranking out the past few issues. It kind of snuck up on me how great this magazine is. Darren Harbaugh San Francisco, Calif. Read More Letters to the Editor Send letters to “Letters,” c/o The Lutheran Witness, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis,
Positive changes
Thank you for revising the Witness. Now when it arrives in the mail, I take out the articles for further personal Bible study. I really appreciate the con-tributing pastors writing studies. What a positive change. Marge Staekler Whitewater, Wis. Read More Letters to the Editor Send letters to “Letters,” c/o The Lutheran Witness, 1333
Beloved Synod, Take Courage!
In the midst of a weak economy and unstable foreign relations, not to mention a country increasingly unwelcoming of the Lutheran faith, it can sometimes feel like there is little hope for the church. President Harrison reminds of Christ’s love and the strength that is ours in Him.
Beloved Synod, Take Courage! Read More »
10 Minutes with…Dr. Uwe Siemon-Netto
International journalist and teacher Dr. Uwe Siemon-Netto introduces his newest project: the League of Faithful Masks.
10 Minutes with…Dr. Uwe Siemon-Netto Read More »
Be angry, but Do Not Sin!
Is anger inherently sinful? Rev. Allen Schenk takes a look at this topic, discussing how it can help us settle disagreements and why God gives us the grace to forgive those with whom we’re angry.
Be angry, but Do Not Sin! Read More »
To the Reader
by Adriane Dorr Sin is a sticky subject. Whispering sweet, deadly nothings in our ears, the devil, the world and our sinful natures tempt us to believe that sin isn’t wrong, that it can’t hurt us, that God doesn’t really care if we break His commandments. “Did God actually say . . . ?” they