Epiphany Traditions: King Cake & House Blessing
The season of Epiphany begins on Jan. 6. In this season, Jesus’ revelation is everywhere.
The Magazine
‘When the Lord Has Not Spoken’: What the German Peasants’ War Teaches About Political Life Today
Christians must be careful not to “baptize” their politics, i.e., to describe their candidate, party or policies as “Christian” when they are not clearly mandated by God’s Word.
God’s Two Kingdoms
No wall of separation between the church and state exists: Christ directs both by His guiding hand.
Lutheran Witness: January 2025
The January issue of The Lutheran Witness is all about the two kingdoms — the church and the state — and how God rules in and through both.
The Home: A Kingdom of Law and Gospel
The Christian home should be a kingdom of the Law and the Gospel.
Honoring Sinful Parents: Keeping the Fourth Commandment Like Our Lord
God commands us to honor our fathers and mothers. What does that mean if your mom and dad are wrong?
Lutheran Witness: December 2024
The December issue of The Lutheran Witness explores the family — what we can learn from the Holy Family, how the church can act like a family especially during the Christmas season, and more.
A Family Community
This issue of The Lutheran Witness covers the wide gamut of emotions and realities related to the family.
From President Harrison: Christ Heals the Conscience Torn By Abortion
I tell you, in the strong name of Jesus, your sins are forgiven.
Communities That Confess: How the Church Confesses Christ in a Culture of Isolation
The church plays a significant role in this present world as a robust community.
Planting Lutheran Churches: The Heart of International Mission
The core of international mission is planting local Lutheran congregations that are theologically accountable and organizationally sustainable.
Walking Together as Synod
This issue is an opportunity to hear from those who serve you in the International Center about how we are completing the work you have given us to do.