A Lamp and a Light
“Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
These words from the Book of Psalms have been spoken and sung frequently, especially after they were put to music by Amy Grant.
A Lamp and a Light Read More »
“Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
These words from the Book of Psalms have been spoken and sung frequently, especially after they were put to music by Amy Grant.
A Lamp and a Light Read More »
We read and hear about homelessness on a regular basis, but encountering it can be an unsettling experience.
Meeting Homelessness Face to Face Read More »
A visit to our Concordia International School in Shanghai highlights the modern face of China and our education efforts there.
Surprised in Shanghai Read More »
Insanity has been defined as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.
A Sardine in the Tin Read More »
What does Labor Day have to do with you anyway? Veith teaches a crash course on how you as a Lutheran live in the world, exercise your faith, and find meaning in what you do.
The summer is nearly over, but the beauty of fall awaits. As you enjoy those final sips of lemonade, also take comfort in God’s deep, enduring love and mercy in Christ. Those are the lasting treasures that truly know no season!
Lutheran Witness: September 2010 Read More »
Thank you for the recent theological articles such as “The Forgotten Holiday” (May) that have appeared in recent issues of The Lutheran Witness. In my mind, little else could be more “practical” than knowing why we believe what we believe. Indeed, a regular diet of theology helps us to “think God’s thoughts after Him.” Darin
I appreciated your article on Tilahun Mendedo, our new president here at Concordia College in Selma. I have only one complaint, and that is when your author remarked that Dr. Rosa Young (the founder of Concordia) was not a Lutheran. While she may not have been one when she first contacted the Synodical Conference, she
The fruits of her labor Read More »
The courageous May “Lifeline” story of Nancy Callies’s confrontation with disease and death becomes eternally important as she reaches for Luther’s favorite Psalm (46). This pastor’s wife brings to Lutheran Witness readers a true Mother’s Day message: “Be still and know that I am God.” In the midst of suffering, jihad fears, and economic uncertainties,
Comforting words indeed Read More »
The May issue of The Lutheran Witness carried a fine article by President Kieschnick and a longer article of equal quality by the Rev. Charles Werth of Bethesda Lutheran Communities. Both items focused on ministry with and to people with disabilities. At a previous Synod convention, a task force was formed to deal effectively with
Providing a complete picture Read More »
The July 13 election of a man who will serve as the 13th president in the 163-year history of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will bring, in his own words, “tumultuous change” in the LCMS. I pray that as a result of such change many more people will be brought to Christ through our witness to God’s love, grace, mercy, peace, and forgiveness.
‘Wait. . . Be Strong. . . Take Courage!’ Read More »