by Adriane Dorr When people want to poke fun at Lutherans, their jokes usually involve a Minnesota accent, men named Sven and Ole and a line or two about a propensity for sitting stoically in the church’s back pew. But being Lutheran is more than that. It’s not about geography, background or ethnicity. It’s about
A recent USA Today article, published May 16, 2011, forewarns the Church that “change” is on the way. That is no surprise to the holy Christian Church since “change” is at the heart of her confession.
The LCMS has a rich history in sharing the Gospel around the globe, but what makes Lutheran mission unique?
by Kim Plummer Krull Over the next four years, our nation will observe the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. While many Americans have ancestors who lived during that epic struggle, Frederick “Fritz” M. Upham is one of a dwindling few who can say, “My father fought in the Civil War.” At age 90, this witty
Imagine going to church every Sunday but never having a hymnal in your own language in the pew.
Throughout Russia and Eurasia, Lutheran missionaries are using the musical compositions of Bach and Luther to share the Gospel.
Hear from Lutheran exchange students studying at the Synod’s two seminaries.
How should Lutherans care for the world around them? Do we go green or live in Christian freedom?
Our theme for August is “Lutheran Confession, Lutheran Mission.” Prof. John Pless takes an in-depth look at what makes Lutheranism distinct and why Lutherans are uniquely equipped to share God’s Word with others around the globe.
See how one church in Minnesota celebrates Life Together with a little golf, sweet corn and a pasture full of cow pies.
More young adults are moving back home after college. What are some helpful guidelines to keep your family intact in the midst of these life changes?
by Rev. Charles Schaum We’ve all heard of Law and Gospel. But how does that help us understand our relationship to Christ, the cross and each other? Why do people read the Bible? Some read it for the inspirational accounts of Noah, Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob and his family, Moses, Joshua, Deborah,