When our children go away to college, we worry. As parents, we all have the same questions: Will our child make the right choices? Will she be strong enough to say no? Will her Christian training be enough to guide her? But deep down it is not them we are worried about; it is us.
Worried about Whom? Read More »
Working with autistic children can lead one to doubt one’s faith. Yet, in scripture, our heavenly Father reassures us that such doubt is misplaced.
Foolish Things of the World Read More »
In an ancient prayer, we petition God that we would not sin.
Unrealistic—and faithful—Prayer Read More »
Our Synod and our German partners move ahead with the ‘Wittenberg project.’
A Wittenberg Update Read More »
In the midst of profound struggles, Martin Luther wrote his most memorable hymn as a reminder that God is our refuge and strength.
LCMS World Mission and partners around the world are striving toward the goal of a movement.
Mission Multiplication Read More »
We cover a lot of ground in this issue of The Lutheran Witness, from an overview of the current work of LCMS World Mission to stories about “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” Martin Luther’s most famous hymn
Lutheran Witness: October 2009 Read More »
Dave Reichert pursued the country’s most notorious serial killer for two decades. Then, he did something few law-enforcement officers would care to do: He shared with the murderer a message of forgiveness. by Paula Schlueter Ross King County Sheriff Dave Reichert sat across the table from a man he has called “pure evil”–a man who
God’s Grace and the Green River Killer Read More »
Our government is a gift from God, who calls us to be good stewards of it. by John W. Shimkus Religion and politics are the two subjects that conventional wisdom says should never be brought up in polite conversation. If this really were true, I would be a very lonely man. That’s because I am
Public Service and Citizenship: Thoughts from a Christian Politician Read More »
by Gene Edward Veith God healed me. I wasn’t feeling well, so I went to the doctor. The nurse ran some tests; the lab technicians identified the problem; the doctor wrote me a prescription; I had it filled by the pharmacist. In no time, I was a lot better. It was God who healed me,
Visit the CHI Museum photo album on our Facebook page.
Lutheran Heritage–A Look Inside the CHI Museum Read More »
I cannot help but thank God for blessing us with so many individuals who love the Lord Jesus and who are passionately committed to the proclamation of the Gospel.
Mission–Minded ‘Missourians’ Read More »