Hermann Sasse on Truth
This timeless piece, written during the rise of the Hitler regime in 1936, has much for us to ponder in our day and about ourselves.
Lukas Cranach, Proclaimer of the Gospel in Visual Form
While Luther proclaimed the doctrine of justification in words, Lukas Cranach brought out this theology visually through his art.
“Conventionality is not morality”: What ‘Jane Eyre’ Teaches About True Virtue
Charlotte Brontë wants us to think about the difference between things that are good and things that look good.
Generosity in God’s Image
You were created by God to reflect His will among creation.
Why (and How) to Read Your Kids Disturbing Bible Stories
Our children need to know about ugly realities like sin, death and the devil in order to understand the faith.
The Problem With Random Acts of Kindness
Christian love is specific and sacrificial. It is meted out through the concentric circles of our vocation.
How to Listen to a Sermon — Even When It’s Hard
Making a few changes in how you listen may yield a surprising increase in your personal takeaways from the Sunday sermon.
Difficult or Easy? Law and Gospel in the Christian life
While the Law/Gospel distinction is one of the basics of Lutheran theology, distinguishing them rightly is one of the most difficult Christian arts.
Divine Authority
The matter of the inerrancy of Holy Scripture is a matter of faith, not sight.
Difficult Teachings of Scripture
We take these topics up because they are difficult teachings of Scripture, teachings that perhaps Christians feel a bit ashamed about or find difficult to understand.
Lutheran Witness: October 2023
The October Lutheran Witness takes up several “Difficult Teachings of Scripture.”
How to Pray in Public
Many of us feel uncomfortable when praying out loud. Here is some practical guidance for doing so.