by Adriane Dorr Babies born in 2011 will never know a time without dot-coms and dot-orgs. They won’t send faxes. They won’t use landlines. They probably won’t even know how to load film into a camera. So while Solomon likely didn’t have smart phones and mobile devices in mind when he wrote, “There is nothing
Who was not moved by the rescue of the 33 miners in Chile? Imagine being trapped under tons of stone,unable to see the sun for 70 days. Compared to heaven, life here on earth is not that much different than living in underground darkness. We get used to the darkness of this world. It begins to seem normal over time, but it’s not. God has prepared a better place for us.
I enjoy immensely the scriptural articles in The Lutheran Witness. Keep the biblical-type topics (with an author’s explanation of the topic) coming. They give new insights on the passages used from different viewpoints than the ones you have. This makes them so beautiful and so educational. Dick Fose Marietta, Ga. Read More Letters to
President Harrison’s article “Life Together: Confession or Witness?’” (Dec. 2010) was a breath of fresh air! I’ve been in the ministry for 44 years, 34 years as a parish pastor, nine years as a district president, now retired and serving a part-time hospital chaplaincy for the district, and throughout this time, I’ve heard this struggle
To elaborate on President Harrison’s great article on the simultaneity of confession and witness, I would also say that the motive behind each of these is equally important. One cannot have confession without witness, but one cannot have either without love and mercy. In fact, the reason witness and confession exist is for the sake
I do not wish in any way to quarrel with my friend Rev. John Nunes with regard to the importance of the Lutheran Malaria Initiative. However, one sobering correction ought to be made with regard to his contention that, “Malaria is the number one killer of children globally.” Recent World Health Organization statistics reveal that
How do we as Lutherans use technology—one of God’s material blessings—at home and in worship in a way that’s pleasing to Him?
Being a parent can seem like a thankless job. But it’s really not; we promise!
Is technology dehumanizing and destructive, or is it a tool to help you serve your neighbor?
Today’s technology has made sexual temptation more prevalent. Why is it so dangerous?
© iStockPhoto.com by Rev. Tim Pauls Is being an all-around nice person good enough for God? As Christians, Jesus is at the center of everything we do. Let’s say that you’re a multibillionaire and all-around nice person, and you’ve dedicated your life and fortune to helping others. You’ve built orphanages and infrastructures. You’ve paid for
by Augusta Mennell
What is the most popular religion in the world? It may be “the legend of the Nazarene.” Wherever I go I find it alive and prospering. Certainly, it is my biggest challenge in campus ministry at All Saints Lutheran Church and Student Center.