With this issue, The Lutheran Witness unveils a fresh, new look in its design. Eight years have passed since our last major updating— going to full-color in April 1998.

This issue of The Lutheran Witness explores a variety of Lenten themes, from Christ’s own forty days in the desert to the role a Lutheran understanding of vocation helps us understand God’s gifts even in times of spiritual drought.

The transfiguration of Christ is receiving heavy emphasis in this month’s issue of The Lutheran Witness.

Why do people make New Year’s resolutions? The fact is that we all need new beginnings—every day.