The Lutheran Witness receives a steady supply of letters from our readers. Although we can’t answer every letter personally, we read every one and appreciate receiving them. Each month, we normally have space to publish only four or five letters, so the competition is tough. Still, letters from readers add vitality to a magazine, and […]
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My mother, Louise Cady, was a hard-working farm wife and mother of five. She never claimed to be a noted scholar, a talented musician, or a great educational leader. But she loved God…
Not Our Will, but Thine Read More »
Ever wondered why a Catholic monk nailing a piece of paper to a door 493 years ago affects you today? Dr. Robert Kolb explores the impact Dr. Martin Luther’s work.
What a Difference a Half Millennium Makes! Read More »
On God rests my salvation and my glory; mighty rock, my refuge is God.
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Looking for ways to celebrate the Reformation and Mission Month? LCMS World Mission and English District President David Stechholz offer a variety of ways.
It’s Mission Month Read More »
Hope Lutheran Church in Jackpot, Nev., has indeed hit the jackpot. Find out how Rev. Gary Benedix purchased the one millionth copy of Lutheran Service Book.
Hitting the Million Mark Read More »
PBS has chronicled the American experience in war, peace, depression, and prosperity. Now religion. Dr. Rast previews “God in America.”
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Allow this penitential season to add to the approach of Christmas. Wait with us in eager anticipation of the fulfillment of God’s promise to send a Savior.
Lutheran Witness: October 2010 Read More »
by Rev. Ken Lampe It’s popular today to talk about being spiritual but not religious. Some people want to be considered spiritual, but they are not sure they want to take a stand for Jesus. Other people tend to think about religion in terms of family or tradition. Children or spouses act as though someone
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by Paula Schlueter Ross It’s been five years since the Aug. 29, 2005, landfall of Hurricane Katrina. And today–even with five years of restoration efforts involving millions of dollars and untold hours of volunteer labor–the parts of New Orleans that were damaged are still only “26 to 60 percent recovered,” according to Rev. Kurtis Schultz,
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by Sandy Wood From Chicago to Ghana and in between, a ministry carrying Christ’s love and a cushioned place to sleep is spreading to homeless people through Lutheran congregations and beyond. Each sleeping mat is approximately 3 feet by 6 feet, contains between 500 and 700 plastic bags, and takes approximately 35 hours to make.
A Sleeping-Mat Ministry: Bringing Comfort to the Homeless Read More »
by Rev. Tim Pauls Ah, confirmation–a defining mark of Lutheran congregations. It’s supposed to be a good thing, the pastor preparing youth for communicant membership. Too often, though, it’s seen only as a necessary rite of passage to endure rather than a blessing to enjoy. For some reason, teenagers just don’t seem to enjoy memorizing
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