Thank you for the interesting article regarding race relations in the most recent Witness issue. The author makes some excellent points. The irony, however, is how the article itself only underscores the problem of “hypocrisy” being discussed. The author states, “What interests me is what we Lutherans are doing to remedy this situation. We have
When discussing race relations in America, shock jocks and outrageous pundits may rule, but Lutherans have a perfect theological antidote—if they would only employ it.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. It was a wonderful surprise when I opened the Witness and found a Bible study! I have really missed having studies printed in previous magazines. They are not only useful to me personally, but I can also use them to share the Good News with my friends and co-workers.
I’d like to comment on something I read in the convention preview article in the June/July issue. Under the Human Care floor committee section were the words “assisting congregations in ministering to undocumented immigrants.” It wasn’t too long ago we were fighting over the description “anti-abortion” vs. “Pro-Life.” Somehow, we are afraid to be called
A summer camp experience demonstrates God’s love in powerful ways.
Another excellent issue of the Witness. The new format is exceptional. The article titled “Our Marvelous Bodies” was very good with one exception. For thirty seven years I have taught, as I was taught in “the system,” that stewardship of the body was composed of three elements; proper diet, proper exercise, and proper rest. The
The recent Christ Call of Uwe Siemon-Netto (June Witness) for Lutheran Christians—in combating racism, threats, and the torments of today’s dark night of terrorism—is a continuing Christ Call, heard down through the ages. The cause of racism is fear—and this fear has a stranglehold on the local and global community. As a professor for thirty
The Bible gives us a powerful sense of our place in the world and what it means to love God, serve our neighbors, and appreciate and respect creation.
Welcome to the Stahlkes, with three boys, two girls, two dogs, a lot of kid-fueled chaos, and parents eager to adopt a sixth child from Ukraine!
by Dr. Randy Schroeder Our friends and their daughter recently signed a “pact” whereby the daughter promises to remain a virgin until she is married. I understand this is a growing practice. As a parent of a teenage daughter myself, I’d like some insight on what you think about it, and whether you have ideas
Have you ever been thrilled to walk where someone famous had previously walked?
I am having trouble understanding how a pastor has the power to forgive or not forgive our sins. Where is the Office of the Keys found in the Bible? Did Christ give the Church this power and, if so, where is this found in the Scriptures? K.L., Texas The answer to your question is clearly