Sticks and Stones
Our students, children and confirmation youth can begin to learn the seriousness of persecution even when they’re young. How can we help them?
Shaped by the Cross
So, you are a Christian? Congratulations! You belong to the faith where you are expected to suffer in this life.
Good for the Church
‘Persecution is always good for the Church. Always.’
Lutheran Witness: June-July 2014
Christian Persecution
Back to Basics: Law and Gospel
by Rev. Matthew C. Harrison At the heart of virtually every problem in the church, at the bottom of every strained relationship, at the center of every reason an inactive member stays home on Sunday or leaves the LCMS is the issue of the proper distinguishing between the Law and the Gospel. Without this understanding, the Scriptures make no sense, …
Entirely True; Accurately Given
This indicates that what I know to be so by faith—that is, the words of Jesus, the accounts of Jesus, His death and resurrection, and the words and works of the apostles— is entirely true and accurately given in the New Testament
The Joy of Everyday Life
The secret to living a good news life in a bad news world is . . . [that] the vocations that He regards as great and marvelous are those in which we serve folks right under our nose.
Christ and the Church
Stewardship doesn’t have to be scary! President Harrison reminds us that the giving begins with Christ giving of Himself unto death for our sins.
The Joy of Forgiveness
LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison explains how forgiveness has already been obtained for us on Christ’s cross.
We Need Christmas!
LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison reminds us that Christmas teaches that Christ was born for us and suffered for our sake.
Works of God
President Harrison explains how the disabled and suffering within the Church are showing witness, mercy, and life together.
Shedding Some Light
There’s Medicine for That My sister is a kindergarten teacher in Kentucky. She sent me this text: “Best child quote of the day. After running around during recess, my student puts his hand on his belly and says, ‘I feel obnoxious!’” Kathryn GrittsSt. Louis, Mo. Now Trending on TwitterWhen our four-year-old son, who is …