A literary reflection by Davis Smith on Homer’s Odyssey. This is one installment of a monthly series providing reflections on works of literature from a Lutheran perspective. No finer, greater gift in the world than that … when man and woman possess their home, two minds, two hearts that work as one. –Odyssey, 6.200–202 The
Falling into the ditches of anxiety and apathy are dangerous, but Jesus is the factor that keeps stewards on the narrow way.
Catherine and Heathcliff’s pseudo-love is an obsession absolutely turned inward, a snake eating itself which, in its appetite, finds destruction.
Creating human embryos knowing that many will be discarded and killed is a violation of the inherent sanctity of human life.
Created as joyful, then tainted by our sin, the mercies of God have restored work to its original purpose of worship.
Is the human embryo a human being? If so, how should we treat our youngest and most vulnerable neighbor?
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.
Music has always played an integral role in Lutheran worship.
With a strong Lutheran identity, Lutheran schools are well poised to proclaim God’s Word to those who are outside the circle of faith.
There are many types of interdependent stewards within a congregation. Sound preaching corrects their unfaithful patterns while forming faithful ones.
Stelzer believed in the power of Lutheran music, as animated by the Gospel.
From Luther’s day to ours, Lutherans have made quality Christian education a central priority.