by Rev. Jonathan C. Watt Read Luke 1:26–38. Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel. He had good news for her. What words describe the nearness of God to Mary (v. 28)? What two ways does Gabriel say God is with Mary (vv. 28, 30)? What is Mary’s reaction to Gabriel? _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Gabriel said
It is important for us to emphasize our thanks to God for life—and His care for life—throughout its earthly duration.
Read about how Lutheran Summer Music camp has helped LSM Intern Megan Wright learn and grow into a confident musician.
While sharing the Gospel with a front-line cashier is a nice thought, the anti-action tone of “The Great Christmas Wars” [December] is appalling. Yes, we Lutherans do need to have a strong inner foundation, as Dr. David W. Loy suggests, but if we bury our heads in the sand, we will be forced into martyrdom
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Normally, in this section, we highlight the stories we feature in the current issue of The Lutheran Witness. However, this month we encourage you to visit the Web site of our sister publication, Reporter, where you will find…
Thoughts for the New Year The most important thing in communication is to listen for the things not being said. Happiness comes through doors you didn’t know you left open. When someone says, “That’s a good question,” you can be sure it’s a lot better than the answer you’re going to get. Don’t expect God
by Rev. Jonathan C. Watt Read 2 Peter 1:16–18. He was an eyewitness. St. Peter said he saw the majesty of Jesus. The word majesty is a kingly word. It has to do with greatness and power. Glory is another word for majesty. That’s what Peter says he and the other disciples saw. He recalls
Despite its current economic or political clime, Bethlehem is still the place where Christ was born—where many still travel to remember a night long ago in this little town when the Light of the World came into its ‘dark streets.’
Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? —Matt. 6:26 ESV
I am commenting on the article “The Christmas Wars.” There are wars indeed to be fought over Christmas, but nothing so trivial as “Merry Christmas” versus “Happy Holidays.” No, this war is much bigger. This is the war on materialism and how it detracts from worshiping God. I fear I’m alone in this war, and
I received my December issue of The Lutheran Witness and was utterly appalled at the cover page. It belongs on the cover of a child’s publication. Why was there not a picture of the nativity or at least a picture relating to the birth of our Savior? The article “The Great Christmas Wars” could still