Nunc Dimittis

November 30, 2021 / By

The Christian church has now taken up Simeon’s song as her own, and rightly so. For, as with Simeon, we have also seen and rejoice in the salvation of our God.

Lutheran Witness: December 2021

November 30, 2021 / By

The December issue of The Lutheran Witness discusses how the Christmas canticles — the Magnificat, Benedictus, Gloria in Excelsis and Nunc Dimittis — point to Christ year-round.

Christmas Canticles & A Threefold Appeal

November 30, 2021 / By

The Christmas canticles — the Magnificat, Benedictus, Gloria in Excelsis and Nunc Dimittis — each point to Christ in a unique way, and remind us of the gift of His nativity all year long.

World-Peace

November 29, 2021 / By

“Every civilized man wants peace.” What peace does the world so earnestly desire? The peace that comes from …

‘If We Are Faithless …’

November 9, 2021 / By

We’ve all certainly heard of “eleventh-hour conversions” … Would this have been the opposite? Eleventh-hour wavering? Deathbed doubt?

The Grave Is Not the End

October 25, 2021 / By

Christians must remember this fact: This earth is not our home. The funerals over the past five years have kept this reality at the forefront for many in the parish. Having the casket of a loved one resting before the chancel is the ultimate object lesson.

Nov. 2021 Editor’s Letter

November 1, 2021 / By

The articles cover reflections on All Saints’ Day and Proverbs 31, as well as advice from Martin Luther on mourning and C.F.W. Walther on the church and state. There is plenty to interest any reader.

Lutheran Witness: November 2021

November 1, 2021 / By

The November issue includes seven submissions by Lutheran writers on an array of topics — from the reflections of a pastor who buried 50 of his members over five years, to an article on what C.F.W. Walther teaches us about church and state.

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