I am reading my November issue of The Lutheran Witness, and what do my wondering eyes behold but a—what? A metaphorical homily-like piece about a cat? I have no quarrel at all with Rev. Genzen, and nothing he writes is doctrinally suspect. I also realize that the Lifeline article is often a personal refl ection.
Robert Droege (“Letters,” November 2008) quite rightly reminds us of our duty to offer aid to people troubled by hunger, poverty, homelessness, and the like. But to set abortion on moral par with these incidental adjuncts to human existence is to trivialize it. Apart from especially oppressive governments, no one sets out willfully to infl
We were disappointed to see the omission of the Q&A section again in the November Lutheran Witness. It is a valuable resource for old and new Lutherans alike. Please do not omit it. It is what we turn to first. Mark and Pam BronsonFort Worth, Texas “Q&A” will return in the coming months. A lack
Thank you for the great October article on Grace Place! Grace Place is everything the article describes–and more. As a former board member of Grace Place, as well as a parish nurse and a health ministry/parish nurse educator, I have attended a number of Grace Place retreats. It is wonderful to watch the transformation that
by Dr. Leslie (Jack) Fyans My husband and I have been married 20 years. Ten years ago I was unfaithful to him, but he is unaware of it. I have repented of this sin and have never repeated it, nor would I. I haven’t told my pastor, either. Do you feel it’s important for me
Christmas bloopers your spellchecker won’t catch The Festival Choir will present experts from Handel’s Messiah today at 2 p.m. We ask your help if you play an instrument, sin, or do liturgical dance. The Christmas decorating party begins Sunday at 2 p.m. Bring your saws to cut trees and willing hands. The purpose of this
by Rev. Terence Groth Angels play such a prominent role in the story of our Lord’s birth that we might even tell the Christmas story from their perspective. The evangelist Luke sets the stage with the story of John the Baptist’s birth in Luke 1:5–25. John’s parents, the childless Zechariah and Elizabeth, “were both well
The Great Christmas Wars are not a new phenomenon, and they are not just an American phenomenon.
A family Christmas tradition provides a wonderful learning experience.
We are familiar with the Christmas story according to Luke, but Matthew has something to tell us also.
Sometimes, when we’re least prepared, we are called on to witness to our faith.
Nearly every day God provides each believer with opportunities to share the life-giving message of salvation.