2010 March for Life: A Reflection
Human life, no matter what stage of development and no matter what condition it’s in, is precious because of God’s creative work and Christ’s redemptive act.
Luther and Private Confession
Balm for consciences afflicted by sin
Receiving Consolation
An online search leads to an encounter with a Lutheran pastor and an opportunity to find forgiveness, comfort, and release.
Hope in Haiti: One Moment, One Person at a Time
The LCMS has moved beyond the early emergency stage into the next steps of disaster response that, we pray, will share hope in Haiti long after it disappears from newscasts.
Living the Great Commission
To help an urban congregation minister to its community, a district turns to one of the greatest strengths of our Synod——its system of Christian education.
Lutheran Witness: March 2010
By the time you pick up this issue of The Lutheran
Witness, the story that has dominated the news for the
past two months, the terrible earthquake in Haiti, will
likely have begun to recede from the headlines. Yet…
Matters of the Heart
In the context of Ash Wednesday, we see that God’s treasure and heart…are in the same place.
Lent: A Message for a Post-Church Culture
by Rev. Timothy C. Cartwright I served a parish in the mountains of Colorado for eight years in the 1990s. While there, I volunteered in the local school district. The school superintendent and a principal, and numerous teachers, were congregation members. Each winter for five years, along with another community volunteer, I cared for a …
Shedding Some Light
Say What? On a Sunday evening, Jason, age 5, was stalling going to bed. As usual, first it was one thing, then another. Just as Dad’s patience began to fade, Jason asked for a glass of juice. After a pause, the request was granted by a tired Dad, who then successfully guided Jason in the …
A Prime Opportunity for Conversation
by Dr. William B. Knippa My sixth-grade son asked me recently if there is life on other planets. This came from news reports that scientists have discovered water on the moon. I know it’s more of a scientific question than a “Family Counselor” question, but what can I tell him about what the Bible has …
Did Jesus Really Visit Hell? If Yes, Why?
In the Apostles’ Creed (and also the Athanasian Creed), we confess that after Jesus died He descended into hell. Where in the Bible is this taught? Why did Jesus go there? From earliest times, Christians have believed that Jesus’ descent into hell is most clearly taught in 1 Peter 3:18–19. In the context of …
Words of Life
‘The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.’