Willard Burce: A Legacy of Service
The legacy of Burce’s 40 years of service in Papua New Guinea lives on.
Epiphany Traditions: King Cake & House Blessing
The season of Epiphany begins on Jan. 6. In this season, Jesus’ revelation is everywhere.
‘When the Lord Has Not Spoken’: What the German Peasants’ War Teaches About Political Life Today
Christians must be careful not to “baptize” their politics, i.e., to describe their candidate, party or policies as “Christian” when they are not clearly mandated by God’s Word.
God’s Two Kingdoms
No wall of separation between the church and state exists: Christ directs both by His guiding hand.
Lutheran Witness: January 2025
The January issue of The Lutheran Witness is all about the two kingdoms — the church and the state — and how God rules in and through both.
The Home: A Kingdom of Law and Gospel
The Christian home should be a kingdom of the Law and the Gospel.
‘Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming’: A Hymnwriter Shares His Favorite Christmas Hymn
This hymn beautifully evokes the mystery of the Incarnation that we celebrate each Christmas.
‘For You To Dwell Within My Heart’
Dear parents: To serve the newborn King, the Savior of the world is a sacred and honorable calling.
On “The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns”: Hope So Close I Can Taste It
This is the dark before dawn. In the morning, He’s coming for us.
Christian Families Can’t Save the World, but They Can Confess the Faith
Families are part of God’s model for life on earth, and Christian families have an opportunity to confess our faith in Jesus by living out our vocations.
Why Use the Word “Stewardship”?
As stewards, we are entrusted with the Gospel, which belongs to Jesus Christ.
Honoring Sinful Parents: Keeping the Fourth Commandment Like Our Lord
God commands us to honor our fathers and mothers. What does that mean if your mom and dad are wrong?