Paper or Plastic?
How should Lutherans care for the world around them? Do we go green or live in Christian freedom?
Blessing & Challenges: Churches in Fellowship
Hear from Lutheran exchange students studying at the Synod’s two seminaries.
The Gospel according to Bach
Throughout Russia and Eurasia, Lutheran missionaries are using the musical compositions of Bach and Luther to share the Gospel.
A Lutheran Hymnal for Kenya
Imagine going to church every Sunday but never having a hymnal in your own language in the pew.
10 Minutes with . . .Frederick “Fritz” Upham
by Kim Plummer Krull Over the next four years, our nation will observe the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. While many Americans have ancestors who lived during that epic struggle, Frederick “Fritz” M. Upham is one of a dwindling few who can say, “My father fought in the Civil War.” At age 90, this witty …
Lutheran Confession. Lutheran Mission.
The LCMS has a rich history in sharing the Gospel around the globe, but what makes Lutheran mission unique?
To the Reader
by Adriane Dorr When people want to poke fun at Lutherans, their jokes usually involve a Minnesota accent, men named Sven and Ole and a line or two about a propensity for sitting stoically in the church’s back pew. But being Lutheran is more than that. It’s not about geography, background or ethnicity. It’s about …
Lutheran Witness: August 2011
Our theme for August is “Lutheran Confession, Lutheran Mission.” Prof. John Pless takes an in-depth look at what makes Lutheranism distinct and why Lutherans are uniquely equipped to share God’s Word with others around the globe.
Q & A
by Dr. Jerald C. Joersz A member of my family (raised LCMS) will not allow his children to be a part of anything connected to a church. He wants them to “make their own decisions regarding religion when they are old enough to understand.” How can I approach him about this without causing resentment? Your …
In Memoriam
I agree with Rev. Herb Schiefelbein 100 percent regarding The Lutheran Witness allowing only two lines “In Memoriam” for our deceased workers of our Synod. Please, let’s return to our previous way of informing readers about these deceased workers and their families. Doris LusskyGainesville, Fla. Abbreviating the obituary information of those pastors and teachers who …
Resting in the Arms of Jesus
by Heidi Sias We sat in the car in stunned silence during what seemed like the longest ride home we’d ever taken. The doctor’s words kept echoing in my head: “I’m very sorry to tell you that your baby’s heart has stopped beating.” Was this really happening? Did I do something that caused this? How …
Where Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect:
by Rev. Kevin Bergmann
“Practice makes perfect” is a common saying that is true if you are learning to play the piano or trying to perfect your golf swing. But how about in relationships like marriage? Is a couple better off if they practice being married by living together before the wedding? While some might expect the answer to that question to be yes, it actually is a resounding “No.”