Nones: The Spirituality of the Unaffiliated
Despite the dramatic efforts of many churches to reach seekers, the Nones are simply not seeking.
The Magazine
Preaching Law and Gospel in Times of Trial
To the suffering, the discouraged, the downtrodden, the preacher proclaims the pure sweet Gospel of Christ.
Lutheran Witness: January 2022
The January issue of The Lutheran Witness reflects on God’s design for the relationship between men and women, which culminates in marriage, a reflection of God’s redeeming work for His children.
Father Knows Best? How animated movies illustrate dads
Children’s entertainment consistently portrays parents — especially fathers — as fools. What should Lutheran parents do?
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.”
Male and Female He Created Them
“Male and female he created them,” the Scripture says. And in that creation, God ordered the relation of the man and the woman, of Adam and Eve.
Lutheran Witness: December 2021
The December issue of The Lutheran Witness discusses how the Christmas canticles — the Magnificat, Benedictus, Gloria in Excelsis and Nunc Dimittis — point to Christ year-round.
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.
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.
Christmas Canticles & A Threefold Appeal
The Christmas canticles — the Magnificat, Benedictus, Gloria in Excelsis and Nunc Dimittis — each point to Christ in a unique way, and remind us of the gift of His nativity all year long.
Lutheran Witness: November 2021
The November issue includes seven submissions by Lutheran writers on an array of topics — from the reflections of a pastor who buried 50 of his members over five years, to an article on what C.F.W. Walther teaches us about church and state.
The Grave Is Not the End
Christians must remember this fact: This earth is not our home. The funerals over the past five years have kept this reality at the forefront for many in the parish. Having the casket of a loved one resting before the chancel is the ultimate object lesson.