Walther’s 1879 Address
In light of the Synod’s 175th anniversary, President Harrison discusses C.F.W. Walther’s theses to the first Iowa District Convention.
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Recovering Ascension Day
Here are some ideas for recovering the feast of Ascension within our congregations.
Only Jesus
Who we are — a 175-year-old church body — is important, but it pales in comparison to the history of the church. But what we do — preaching and pointing to Jesus for 175 years — is quite significant indeed.
Die Deutsche Evangelisch-Lutherische Synode von Missouri, Ohio und andern Staaten
Of the original 14 congregations of the LCMS, 12 remain active. This is the story of how God has taken them through 175 years.
Fighting Acedia
The wisdom of Scripture and long experience of Christians from all ages show us some well-attested and effective ways for us to respond to acedia.
Law and Gospel
Realizing the distinction between Law and Gospel turned Luther into a reformer. Here are six of those differences, according to CFW Walther.
Preaching Law and Gospel in Times of Trial
To the suffering, the discouraged, the downtrodden, the preacher proclaims the pure sweet Gospel of Christ.
Nones: The Spirituality of the Unaffiliated
Despite the dramatic efforts of many churches to reach seekers, the Nones are simply not seeking.
Epiphany: The Bright Light of Life
Christ demonstrated how precious every life is at every stage of development. He is truly the creator and “Author of life.”
Father Knows Best? How animated movies illustrate dads
Children’s entertainment consistently portrays parents — especially fathers — as fools. What should Lutheran parents do?
Unto You Is Born a Savior: An excerpt from Luther’s Christmas 1544 sermon
It’s a marvel that we can “listen in” to Martin Luther’s own sermon on Luke 2, from Christmas 1544.
Nunc Dimittis
The Christian church has now taken up Simeon’s song as her own, and rightly so. For, as with Simeon, we have also seen and rejoice in the salvation of our God.