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Come, Lord Jesus

The Common Table Prayer is familiar and quaint, but what does it really mean?

Boomerang Kids

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?

Why Read Scripture?

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,

Remembrance

by Dr. Greg Wismar For many people, the days of summertime have a slower pace and provide opportunities for discovery and reflection. Family vacations often entail visiting new sites and learning more about either family or national history. One place where that kind of learning happens in a special way is in cemeteries. Military cemeteries,

Blessings, Gifts and Challenges

At my request, The Lutheran Witness staff has put together this issue to inform the good folks of Synod about the financial realities that we face. The funding of this multi-billion-dollar institution called The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is complex, to say the least. Learn more about the Synod’s blessings, gifts and challenges.

Searching Scripture

by Kevin Vogts It is unfortunate that when we hear the word stewardship the first thing that comes to mind for most modern Christians is money.  Biblically speaking, money is only one part of a life of Christian stewardship. According to Rom. 6:23, what do we all deserve from God on account of our sins? 

Traveling Time Lessons

by Rev. Dr. Greg Wismar This is the time of year when people begin to do all sorts of holiday and summer traveling.  We go to see historical sights, enjoy theme parks and other attractions and often include visits with relatives along the way.  Appropriately enough, the one special festival on the calendar of the

Mercy: Uniquely Equipped for Body and Soul Work

by Albert B. Collver III and Kim Plummer Krull Throughout its history, LCMS World Relief and Human Care (WR-HC) has cared for people in body and soul in response to disasters, hunger, poverty and other needs. Apart from disasters, some of the best-supported programs involve the care and help of children, such as the 1001

Mission Heritage Sets Stage for Global Reach

by Kim Plummer Krull In 1971, a peak high of more than 350 LCMS missionary families dedicated their lives to serving the Lord in foreign fields. Today, 59 such career missionary families (which often include both a husband and wife with calls to serve) work in other countries. But instead of focusing on decline, Dr.

Fan into Flame Update

by Kim Plummer Krull How much has the capital campaign raised, and what’s left to go? The capital fund-raising campaign Fan into Flame has led to blessings as well as challenges. That’s important for LCMS members to know, says LCMS President Rev. Matthew C. Harrison, because “in order for us to solve our financial challenges,

Righting the Financial Ship

by Kim Plummer Krull We were spending a lot more than we were receiving,” says South Wisconsin District (SWD) President Rev. John Wille, explaining as simply as possible why that district had fallen into an operating deficit of $880,000 and a capital indebtedness of $5.5 million when he became president in 2006. Today, the SWD

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