Sounding off about LSB

It was with sadness that I read the editorial last issue expressing perplexity over the LSB’s language selection in some hymns.  I was saddened at the clear derision and the impugning of motives the author boldly articulated.  Perhaps he would do well to read, mark, and inwardly digest what Luther teaches us of the Eighth …

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“Our Marvelous Bodies” – Missing Something?

Another excellent issue of the Witness.  The new format is exceptional.   The article titled “Our Marvelous Bodies” was very good with one exception.  For thirty seven years I have taught, as I was taught in “the system,” that stewardship of the body was composed of three elements; proper diet, proper exercise, and proper rest.  The …

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The “Dumbing Down of Lutheranism”

President Kieschnick’s article is most timely and very necessary.  A good sermon should be the high point of our service and be “powerful preaching of Law and Gospel.”  Unfortunately, this [type of sermon] is lacking in far too many of our churches.  Having been fed a sermon series for years (“Expresso Yourselves” or “The Grinch, …

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More Good News for Thirsting Souls

I was reading in the May 2007 issue of the Lutheran Witness how people “recycled” their copies of Portals of Prayer.  Another way to recycle them is to send them to the Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines who are deployed supporting the Global War on Terror.  I’m sure they could use some comforting words during their …

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A Parent’s Classical Perspective

by James Heine “I love classical music, and I love CLASSIC99,” says Karen Andersen, a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Olivette, a suburb of St. Louis. “Music has always been a big part of my life, and CLASSIC99 provides something that’s available nowhere else. Every radio in our house—and I think we have five …

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One Gift–Many Messengers

by Roland Lovstad One Gift—Many Messengers: National Offering Supports Seminaries One Message: Christ,” the LCMS convention theme, emphasizes worldwide Gospel proclamation, and it calls attention to the need for pastors who will proclaim that message. Therefore, “One Gift—Many Messengers” is an accompanying theme for the “Preparing Pastors Worldwide” national offering to raise $1 million to …

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For President

  For President The men nominated by LCMS congregations to stand for election as Synod president offer their insights on the needs of the church and the issues confronting it. Five men will have their names on the ballot for president when The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod meets in its 63rd Regular Convention July 14–19 in …

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Seeking Ablaze!

Each month I look forward to receiving The Lutheran Witness. I especially enjoy reading the mission-outreach articles, e.g., South Africa (April), Cambodia (February), early-childhood centers (December), and Indonesia (October). Missionaries we support come alive when we can read firsthand their stories from the mission field. However, looking back seven months I see no articles that …

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Defending the Unborn

I was deeply offended by the letters to the editor column in the March issue of The Lutheran Witness. While emotions run high on the stem-cell debate, the position of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has been unwavering: From the moment of conception, human beings are precious in the sight of God. I understand the editor’s …

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