Thanksgiving by presidential proclamation?
Thanksgiving worship services, held at the request of the government, seem strange in modern America. Some may wonder if the request is even appropriate.
The Magazine
Where have all the Christians gone?
The data are clear: American Christianity is in decline, and every major church body — including the LCMS — is feeling the pinch.
Snapshot: Ferguson
Micah Glenn “could not have foreseen” returning to Ferguson, Mo., after seminary, but as soon as he received the call, he knew it was where he needed to be.
Scientists conclude that we shouldn’t be here (yet here we are)
Physicists have determined that the universe should have destroyed itself at the moment it came into existence. And yet …?
A time to be “Joy:fully Lutheran”
And yet, there is a candle in the darkness. The light of Christ is burning, and the dawn of resurrection is glowing on the horizon.
Lutheran Witness: November 2017
In this month’s Lutheran Witness, we share trends, data and individual “snapshot” stories that together offer a detailed look at the LCMS in 2017.
Luther alone?
Everywhere we turn these days, we see Luther’s face and hear Luther’s story. But Luther didn’t act alone. He couldn’t have.
Laughing with Luther
If you haven’t yet had a laugh while reading Luther, you may be doing it wrong.
The 95 Theses: A reader’s guide
Many have found the 95 Theses difficult to read and comprehend. This short primer highlights some of the theses and key concepts Luther wished to explore.
Lutheran Witness: October 2017
Celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation and learn about the 95 Theses, Luther’s rose, “A Mighty Fortress” and more in this month’s Lutheran Witness.
How did Luther become a Lutheran?
Luther’s Reformation insights did not come in one fell swoop on October 31, 1517. Far from it. The indulgence controversy pushed him forward and into Scripture.
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Brick-and-mortar may change, but the church shall remain
Does online activity spell doom for brick-and-mortar congregations? Many beloved aspects of life in the Church give us reason to hope not!