by Dr. Jerald C. Joersz A member of my family (raised LCMS) will not allow his children to be a part of anything connected to a church. He wants them to “make their own decisions regarding religion when they are old enough to understand.” How can I approach him about this without causing resentment? Your
Children are a heritage from the Lord—a gift from Him—and that good gift is received, not manufactured or made. In His wisdom and time, God makes mothers of women.
by Kim Plummer Krull Amputees and prosthetics typically aren’t uppermost on the minds of most college students. But for Jonathan Naber and Adam Booher, the quest to develop an affordable prosthetic arm for people in developing countries has dominated much of their time at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Naber, 21, is president of
We can’t say enough about the new LW format and content and especially appreciate the theme-based issues. It really helps deliver a complete perspective on the subject matter. Beth and David RitterBrainerd, Minn. Thank you for your outstanding work in reshaping The Lutheran Witness. The design is pleasing and modern, while the content has improved
Several individuals, concerned with the statement, “The chief function of a funeral is to care properly for the body of a Christian after death,” suggested that the chief function is rather to preach the Gospel for the comfort of the grieving. I regret framing the question such that these two very important concerns are put
by Dr. Gene Edward Veith A recent Pew Research Center study indicates Americans think marriage is obsolete. So, where does that leave Lutherans? What with gay marriage, single parenthood, “just living together” and soaring divorce rates, it’s little wonder that 40 percent of Americans think that marriage is obsolete. Most Americans no longer think marriage
The Athanasian Creed confesses the Church’s belief in the Trinity. What is the relationship between the three Persons of the Trinity, and what does that mean…
The Common Table Prayer is familiar and quaint, but what does it really mean?
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,
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,