by Rev. Mark Lovett We confess that there are two realms, the church and the state. They shouldn’t be mixedthe church is governed by the Word of God, the state by natural law and reason, the Constitution,” said LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison recently before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. “We …
Today’s culture offers countless religious options, but none of them offer persuasive, factual evidence. See why our Christian faith offers the answers. by Craig A. Parton America is a product of three centuries of secular culture. The roots of that culture are found in the earliest at-tempts to engage in what was thought to be …
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.
God has instituted both church and state. How have they affected the history of the LCMS?
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.
In light of the recent HHS mandate, it’s easy to lose focus of the real issue: a violation of religious liberties.
The cost can be heavy for those who have a conscience. As confessing Lutherans, are we willing to bear that cost?
The Bible says to obey political authority, but what happens when the government commands evil?
LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison recently defended religious freedom before Congress. Read how the Lord uses that struggle for good.
In the April The Lutheran Witness, we spotlight that religious freedom and what it means for the life of a Christian.
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 …
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 …