Out of Tragedy
A lone gunman took the lives of 32 people at Virginia Tech five years ago this month. Read how the Rev. Keith Beasley and an LCMS campus ministry are offering the comfort of the Gospel to those still affected by that shooting.
Church and State: Distinct but Not Separate
God has instituted both church and state. How have they affected the history of the LCMS?
Getting Involved
Can Christians make society a better place? When should the church speak out in the public square? Read a few tips on how to get involved.
Living Through History
In light of the recent HHS mandate, it’s easy to lose focus of the real issue: a violation of religious liberties.
The Cost of Conscience
The cost can be heavy for those who have a conscience. As confessing Lutherans, are we willing to bear that cost?
Two Kinds of Authority
The Bible says to obey political authority, but what happens when the government commands evil?
God Works for All Good
LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison recently defended religious freedom before Congress. Read how the Lord uses that struggle for good.
Lutheran Witness: April 2012
In the April The Lutheran Witness, we spotlight that religious freedom and what it means for the life of a Christian.
October Baby (Web-exclusive story)
by Ed and Ruthie Szeto October Baby is a touching movie about a young woman who, upon learning that she was adopted after a failed abortion attempt, embarks on a journey to find her birth mother. The movie’s tagline, “Every life is beautiful,” plays off of Psalm 139: “For You formed my inward parts; You …
Those Who Are Away (Web-exclusive story)
by Rev. Dr. Dale Sattgast Tend the flock of God that is in your charge (1 Peter 5:2a). Recently, every congregation of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod was supposed to return its annual statistical report. Most often, the pastor takes the responsibility for making certain that specific information is gathered and the report is sent. The …
Real Life Hunger Games
by Rev. Philip B. Wolf For many, it is the latest fascination. For those washed shameless in Gods Sacrament of Baptism, it is the latest divine dinner bell calling from Camp Calvary to us, the satisfied, to serve those yet unsatisfied with the permanent solution to their hunger for life and love. For everyone, its …
Reaching Christian Students in Secular Universities (Web-exclusive story)
by Naomi Stephens Every paper I wrote as an undergraduate was finished sometime between the magic hours of 3:00 and 6:00 a.m. Wilted in the back corner of a Starbucks, Id bash my head frantically on the keyboard, waiting for my creative juices just to get with the program. Then, wired on yet more caffeine, …
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