Fighting Acedia
The wisdom of Scripture and long experience of Christians from all ages show us some well-attested and effective ways for us to respond to acedia.
Zeal for Your House Has Consumed Me
The answer to sloth is zeal, a passion for God’s Word and His gifts. If you struggle with appreciating and receiving God’s gifts, this issue is for you.
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Lutheran Witness: March 2022
This issue provides practical tips for Christians fighting acedia, and reflects on the Christian’s calling to zeal for God’s Word and His gifts.
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Law and Gospel
Realizing the distinction between Law and Gospel turned Luther into a reformer. Here are six of those differences, according to CFW Walther.
Call for Ascension Day Sermons
As part of this issue, we are asking the pastors of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) to submit Ascension Day sermons
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Nones: The Spirituality of the Unaffiliated
Despite the dramatic efforts of many churches to reach seekers, the Nones are simply not seeking.
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Lutheran Witness: February 2022
The February issue of The Lutheran Witness provides an overview of nine non-Christian religions and schools of thought, and responds to each with God’s truth.
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The Truth Will Set You Free
The world’s religions are not all different paths to the same God.
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Preaching Law and Gospel in Times of Trial
To the suffering, the discouraged, the downtrodden, the preacher proclaims the pure sweet Gospel of Christ.
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‘The Rock’: God’s Original
“Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.”
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The Joy of Subordination in Christ
Subordination need not be a burden; the Christian joyfully submits to Christ who provides for the good of those submitting to Him.
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The Star Proclaims
The weighty hymn “The Star Proclaims the King Is Here” (LSB 399) is an ancient hymn excerpted from the same poem as our Christmas hymn …
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