On IVF: A Lutheran Theological Perspective
Creating human embryos knowing that many will be discarded and killed is a violation of the inherent sanctity of human life.
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The Godly Activity of Work
Created as joyful, then tainted by our sin, the mercies of God have restored work to its original purpose of worship.
On IVF: A Lutheran Medical Perspective
Is the human embryo a human being? If so, how should we treat our youngest and most vulnerable neighbor?
On ‘My Ántonia’: Bodily Life as Fallen and Redeemed Creatures
My Ántonia invites the reader to look closely at one life, so closely that it becomes a window for looking at one’s own life, and every human life.
The Treasure of Lutheran Sacred Music
Music has always played an integral role in Lutheran worship.
A Tale of Two Schools: Lutheran Identity and Mission Go Hand in Hand
With a strong Lutheran identity, Lutheran schools are well poised to proclaim God’s Word to those who are outside the circle of faith.
Interdependent Stewards
There are many types of interdependent stewards within a congregation. Sound preaching corrects their unfaithful patterns while forming faithful ones.
Theodore Stelzer: Seward’s “Renaissance Man”
Stelzer believed in the power of Lutheran music, as animated by the Gospel.
The Story of Lutheran Education
From Luther’s day to ours, Lutherans have made quality Christian education a central priority.
Edward Rechlin: First Concert Organist of the Missouri Synod
Rechlin’s professional life was spent in the service of the Gospel through performance rather than through composition, teaching or parish ministry.
Walter Wismar: A Kantor for the Whole Church
Walter Wismar’s writing, conducting and leadership modeled the fullest vocation of a Lutheran Kantor.
On ‘Paradise Lost’: What Temptation Looks Like
Adam and Eve may have been tempted by the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil; readers of Paradise Lost are tempted instead by the character of Satan himself.