Reexamine major news stories from a Lutheran perspective with Gene Edward Veith’s new monthly “World Views” column in The Lutheran Witness magazine.
Hard times for Hollywood (and other news worth knowing) Read More »
Lent is not so much a time of “giving things up” as it is a time for adding things that increase our awareness of God’s mercy in Christ Jesus.
What to give up for Lent? Read More »
What does it mean for Lutheran Christians to offer welcome? In its February issue, The Lutheran Witness aims to find out.
Lutheran Witness: February 2018 Read More »
Will you, by God’s Spirit, resolve to be more diligent in prayer for for your pastor? He needs your prayers, always — and now, more than ever.
Will you pray for your pastor? Read More »
“… who made heaven and earth” (Ps. 124:8). Have you ever stopped to think about what these familiar words mean for you?
“Our help is in the name of the Lord …” Read More »
Depending on whom you ask, the internet can be either a mission field ripe for harvest or a minefield of perilous temptation. Which view is correct?
The internet: Good, bad or neutral? Read More »
We can’t safeguard our loved ones from every danger. We’re only human. But there is One who provides ultimate protection — Jesus Christ.
The ultimate safety net Read More »
A radio producer answers common questions about podcasting: What is it? Who listens? And (most importantly) should my church try it?
Podcasting: The next frontier? Read More »
When facing criticism, do you respond with denial? despair? defensiveness? Or do you instead see (and seize) the opportunity to learn and grow?
When you are criticized … Read More »
Online connections can lead to in-store purchases or in-person coffee dates, but they can also draw people to the Church and to the saving Word of God.
From chat room to church Read More »
Given that there are over two billion active users on Facebook alone, the question “who is my neighbor?” takes on a whole new dimension in a digital age.
Loving your (internet) neighbor Read More »
Jesus reminds us in Matthew 25 that when we serve our neighbor, we are serving Him. Even more, Jesus directs Christians to see God in those we serve.
Food, clothes and an apartment — for Jesus Read More »