A Man for the Ages
C.F.W. Walther was the Synod’s first president. How does this pastor still matter to the church today?
The Magazine
Not an easy job
With regard to “Strengthening Single-Parent Families” in the August 2011 issue, thank you, Monique, for writing this article. I could relate because being a single-parent is not an easy job. One thought I had while reading it was that even though I was married at the time, I was still a single parent when it
A Great and Faithful Teacher
See how you can help maintain the mausoleum that houses Walther’s remains.
A guide for Christians
My main objection to “Paper or Plastic?” (August 2011) is the quote from Luther about the apple tree used to support the author’s opinion. I believe Luther was saying that he was living the life that God would have him lead to the best of his ability, and if the “world would end tomorrow,” he
‘Born for nothing but music’
The Lord used young Walther’s passion for music to provide an enduring heritage.
Heroes
This October, we commemorate great heroes of the faith: the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther and the Rev. Dr. C. F. W. Walther, the Synods first president.
Lutheran Witness: October 2011
In this special edition of The Lutheran Witness, we give thanks to God for Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther, the first president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Jesus’ Autobiography: The History of the Church Year
How can the church make history come alive for us who are so far removed from the Early Church and the historical places of Scripture?
An Hour in the Life of a Chaplain
We serve beside God’s beloved children in good times and bad.
Relevant and timely
I’ve been known to hold on to craft magazines and Christmas editions of decorating magazines for ideas. All others go to the laundromats around town or to other places where people have to wait. Today when I was tidying up my desk space, I realized that I have quite a collection of Lutheran Witnesses saved
Uncommon Common Table Prayer
I so enjoyed the article “Come, Lord Jesus” by David W. Loy (June/July). My father, grandfather and three cousins were all LCMS ordained pastors, and we were taught to say: “Come, Lord Jesus, Be our Guest, and Let this food to us be blessed.” I have always called it the “uncommon” Common Table Prayer. Maybe
Host, not guest
In his essay “Come, Lord Jesus,” Dr. David Loy did his best to extol the virtues of inviting Jesus to be our guest. On the night He was betrayed, our Lord served us as our most gracious, forgiving, life-giving Host. I remain convinced that Jesus as Host to His Christian guests is the essential relationship