by Gregory Wismar One of the features of summertime is attending family reunions. Sometimes these are large, organized events held on a regular basis. Other reunions are much less formal, as relatives get together for visiting, either across town or across the country. Often, one of the best features of family reunions is the sharing
It was with sadness that I read the editorial last issue expressing perplexity over the LSB’s language selection in some hymns. I was saddened at the clear derision and the impugning of motives the author boldly articulated. Perhaps he would do well to read, mark, and inwardly digest what Luther teaches us of the Eighth
Down to EarthA learned scientist approached a minister and said, “I don’t want you to talk about God anymore. I don’t want you to mention Him at all. As you know, science has progressed to the point where we can do anything God ever did. We can clone a man. So no more of this
While reading the candidates’ views on the funding of the Synod’s work in the June/July 2007 issue, I was struck by the repeated thought that we need to educate our people about the work of the Synod. While I agree with this, I think what may be missing in our congregations is education regarding how
by Dr. William B. Knippa A young family in our congregation adopted a baby girl; the mother later gave birth to a son. The little girl has developed disruptive and aggressive behaviors, to the point where we have had to keep her out of kindergarten. Now her brother is exhibiting some of the same behaviors.
Thank your for the excellent article, “Reclaiming The Church’s Young in a Culture of Change.” I drive a school bus and have high, middle, and elementary school runs. At the beginning of the school year, I make it a point to tell the students they are not just a bunch of cattle I haul from
One Message—Christ! His Love is Here for You!
This is the theme for the Synod’s triennial national convention.
The latest article by Dr. Paul L. Maier— “The Mystery of the Missing Body”(April)—hits the doctrinal nail on the head. We Christians know of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead by faith, so that no amount of fallacious arguments or outlandish theories to the contrary will impress or sway us. We should not be
I was deeply offended by the letters to the editor column in the March issue of The Lutheran Witness. While emotions run high on the stem-cell debate, the position of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has been unwavering: From the moment of conception, human beings are precious in the sight of God. I understand the editor’s
Each month I look forward to receiving The Lutheran Witness. I especially enjoy reading the mission-outreach articles, e.g., South Africa (April), Cambodia (February), early-childhood centers (December), and Indonesia (October). Missionaries we support come alive when we can read firsthand their stories from the mission field. However, looking back seven months I see no articles that
by James Heine Over KFUO’s eight decades of service to the LCMS, more than a few readers of The Lutheran Witness may have passed through its doors on a tour, observes Dennis Stortz, director of broadcast operations for the radio station. Many of those tours have been organized by LWML or LLL groups, other parish
Have you ever been thrilled to walk where someone famous had previously walked?