The answer given to the farmer troubled about missing Sunday services wisely avoids giving a general answer to a question that must be considered individually with each Christian struggling with the question of balancing work and worship. But the answer also fails to re-explain critical truths about how God works in the world, truths which
What Teachers MakeThe dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. One guest, the CEO of a local company, decided to explain the problem with education. “What’s a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?” he argued, reminding the others of the old
I have only recently read the article “Is God Green?” and believe it is on target on all accounts. May I, however, share two concerns with you? 1. I wonder how many of your readers are willing and able to dig through and digest the dense theological underpinnings of the article? 2. Should this have
Lord, reform the church. Begin with me. As we prepare to celebrate the festival of the Reformation, our thoughts naturally turn back to the circumstances that led to the event nearly 500 years ago.
In human terms, 500 years is a long time. The world in which Luther lived half a millennium ago seems distant and hazy when we compare it to the life we lead today.
magazine, is for laypeople, while Reporter, our monthly newspaper, is for professional church workers and congregational lay leaders. This principle has served us well
One woman’s story of tragedy and hope.
Christian exclusivity in a pluralistic age.
“CHOSEN” was the theme of this year’s National Youth Gathering —a major purpose of which is to help our young people grow in their understanding of who they are as CHOSEN ones of our gracious God.
Urban Sunday-school kids realize they, too, can reach out to children in other countries with the Good News of Jesus.
by Ron Nelson Expansion begins in Novosibirsk, Siberia Thanks to a designated gift from a donor, Fan into Flame has sent $15,000 for the permits to begin construction of an expanded worship and training center at Christ the Savior Lutheran Church in Novosibirsk. Located in the Siberian Federal District, Christ the Savior serves as a
A funeral is a time to speak clearly about what we believe, teach, and confess as Lutheran Christians.