Four Fathers: Luther on Authority and the Fourth Commandment
Luther, in fact, discusses four kinds of “fathers” in the Large Catechism, in his explanation of the Fourth Commandment.
Articles
Substitutionary Atonement: We only live because He died
About a year ago my family decided to raise a few sheep for fun and to teach our kids more about God’s creation.
Easter Vigil Coloring Book
LCMS Worship is pleased to present an Easter Vigil coloring book featuring Jessie Bell and art Edward Riojas.
Don’t Give Up the Ship (and Other Lessons from a Soggy Sailor)
“Ready to tack?” The skipper’s voice cut through the roar of the wind as the prow clunked into yet another wave.
Being Distinctly Lutheran: A Life Worth Living
Lutheranism celebrates the physical in relation to the spiritual in several ways.
Happy … What?
am just old enough to remember when the mid-February greeting used to run: “Happy Saint Valentine’s Day!” Anyone else remember those days?
The Boldness of the Little Drummer Boy
The classic, kitschy Christmas song, “The Little Drummer Boy,” exemplifies the boldness that belongs to us as children of God.
Why December 25?
What if I told you that December 25 probably was the day on which the Lord Jesus was born? What if I told you that the evidence actually does point to December 25?
Martin Luther’s ‘Joy to the World’
Martin Luther never sang “Joy to the World.” But Luther’s hymn “From Heaven Above to Earth I Come” explodes with Christmas joy.
Thy People’s Everlasting Light
What a loving and beautiful reflection on Christ’s faithfulness and care for us we gain from our brothers and sisters of centuries ago …
In Defense of Giving Thanks
Christmas haters are called “Scrooges” or “Grinches,” but haters of Thanksgiving are considered socially conscious and realistic.
How to Study the Bible at Home
Practical tips for studying the Bible at home, individually and as a family.