Easter Trembling
How would you react if someone you thought was dead turned out to be alive?
Reservations about the Resurrection?
Christ’s triumph over death at that first Easter is the very heart of the Christian faith and the central event of history.
Lutheran Witness: April 2009
The son of the widow of Zarephath, the son of the Shunammite woman, the young man of Nain, the daughter of Jairus, Lazarus. What do they all have in common? All of them, by the grace of God, were brought back from death to life. Imagine the celebration, the joy, the wonder.
More Christmas wars
While sharing the Gospel with a front-line cashier is a nice thought, the anti-action tone of “The Great Christmas Wars” [December] is appalling. Yes, we Lutherans do need to have a strong inner foundation, as Dr. David W. Loy suggests, but if we bury our heads in the sand, we will be forced into martyrdom …
Lutheran Summer Music: An Intern’s Perspective
Read about how Lutheran Summer Music camp has helped LSM Intern Megan Wright learn and grow into a confident musician.
‘Anti-Abortion’ Is Only the Beginning
It is important for us to emphasize our thanks to God for life—and His care for life—throughout its earthly duration.
Greetings, O Favored Ones: The Lord Is with You
by Rev. Jonathan C. Watt Read Luke 1:26–38. Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel. He had good news for her. What words describe the nearness of God to Mary (v. 28)? What two ways does Gabriel say God is with Mary (vv. 28, 30)? What is Mary’s reaction to Gabriel? _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Gabriel said …
Shedding Some Light
Math Challenged Said the two snakes to Noah: “We’ll give it a try, but we’re adders, you know, we don’t multiply.” Don’t Confuse Me! Some of my best arguments are spoiled by people who know what they’re talking about. Courtesy of George Kottwitz Trinity Lutheran Church Edwardsville, Ill. An English Lesson A pastor used …
The ‘Other’ Lutheran Composer
Two generations junior to Bach, Felix Mendelssohn made significant contributions to western music and Lutheran hymnody during his short life.
Using My Gift of Administration
A CPA discovers her God-given gifts can be used in mission work.
Creating a Lutheran Home at Harvard
Last year, students at Harvard College established the first LCMS student organization in the university’s 372-year history.
J.S. Bach: A Musician—and a Lover of Lists!
This month we can recall the musical ministry of Johann Sebastian Bach, who was born on March 21, 1685. We can also thank God for all those who follow in his footsteps.