A Historic Heritage, A Distinctive Voice
Lutherans rejoice in being a ‘peculiar’ people, with a distinctive interpretation of Scripture that we use in bold mission to serve Christ.
The Magazine
What Are Those Lutheran Confessions Anyway?
More than historic relics, our Lutheran confessions identify who we are, connect us to the Church of all ages, and keep the Gospel at the heart of our life and proclamation.
Every Picture Tells a (Lutheran) Story
When you picture “a Lutheran,” whom do you see?
Pounds of Love
When it comes to sin, Christ is our eternal weight-loss plan.
Not Three, Not Two, but One King
by Rev. Jonathan C. Watt Read Matthew 2. It is a common picture this time of year: three kings, decked out in kingly robes, crowns and all, surrounding the baby Jesus in the manger to present their kingly gifts; three wise men on bent knee worshiping their Savior. But maybe this picture is not that
Marriage as God Intended
It’s become clear that ongoing vigilance is required if traditional marriage is to be protected and preserved for future generations.
A moment of joy
It was a great joy to read “Through the Ages” in the November Lutheran Witness. The wonderful centenarian told her pastor something I had learned as a child and my parents before me had also learned. I belong to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in the little town of Strasburg, Ill. Grace Church had a young
Empty calories
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.
Trivializing abortion
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
Missing a valuable resource
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
A blessing to the church
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
Reaching Out for Help
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