by Rev. Kevin Vogts Some theologians, ancient and modern, have suggested that Christ’s resurrection was not physical, but only either symbolic or spiritual. Sadly, in many church bodies today, this view is not only tolerated but, in some cases, even predominant. Already in the New Testament era, there were false teachers at Corinth casting doubt
A great job with the magazine! It takes a huge amount of work to rework a magazine, and it’s excellent. Likewise, the focus on technology (February) is timely, to say the least. Not sure I agree with every statement in every article, but there’s a lot to contemplate, and that’s surely one of your charters.
A commentary by Rev. William Weedon on life, death, Lent and Japan.
Wow! What an eye-catching cover on the February 2011 issue of The Lutheran Witness! I was immediately drawn to open the magazine and scan the pages. Each article caught my interest in the way it was presented. The whole format is very inviting! Thank you for making the changes that have brought “new life” to
You can read this April issue of The Lutheran Witness with triumphant gladness and take comfort in what you read, learning from articles that focus on the eternal joy that is yours . . . because Jesus lives.
by Rev. Herbert C. Mueller Is sin really that big of a deal? Is it just a little screw-up, or is it intentional rebellion against God? That’s just plain wrong!” we say. Though different people may have different measures, nearly everyone will instinctively find that some actions do not measure up. Even those who say,
by Adriane Dorr Sin is a sticky subject. Whispering sweet, deadly nothings in our ears, the devil, the world and our sinful natures tempt us to believe that sin isn’t wrong, that it can’t hurt us, that God doesn’t really care if we break His commandments. “Did God actually say . . . ?” they
by Rev. Dr. Greg Wismar Many people keep names and address lists either electronically or in more conventional ways, such as on file cards or in some kind of notebook. These lists constantly change as new people are added to the circle of one’s relationships or old friends are rediscovered as time passes. The Calendar
Is anger inherently sinful? Rev. Allen Schenk takes a look at this topic, discussing how it can help us settle disagreements and why God gives us the grace to forgive those with whom we’re angry.
As time goes by During a recent shut-in call to members residing in the Alzheimer wing, I struck up a conversation with the recreation director, who was entertaining a group of residents, reading stories and telling jokes. After sharing an Ole and Lena joke of my own, I told the director that I had recently
International journalist and teacher Dr. Uwe Siemon-Netto introduces his newest project: the League of Faithful Masks.
by Rev. Jared Melius A new practice in Lutheranism that has become popular quickly is the Service of the Imposition of Ashes conducted on Ash Wednesday. The sign of the cross is smeared upon the forehead while the words of Gen. 3:19 are repeated: “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”