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Comforting words indeed

The courageous May “Lifeline” story of Nancy Callies’s confrontation with disease and death becomes eternally important as she reaches for Luther’s favorite Psalm (46). This pastor’s wife brings to Lutheran Witness readers a true Mother’s Day message: “Be still and know that I am God.” In the midst of suffering, jihad fears, and economic uncertainties,

The fruits of her labor

I appreciated your article on Tilahun Mendedo, our new president here at Concordia College in Selma. I have only one complaint, and that is when your author remarked that Dr. Rosa Young (the founder of Concordia) was not a Lutheran. While she may not have been one when she first contacted the Synodical Conference, she

A worthy diet

 Thank you for the recent theological articles such as “The Forgotten Holiday” (May) that have appeared in recent issues of The Lutheran Witness. In my mind, little else could be more “practical” than knowing why we believe what we believe. Indeed, a regular diet of theology helps us to “think God’s thoughts after Him.” Darin

Lutheran Witness: August 2010

Welcome to the August issue of The Lutheran Witness. It’s been two months since we’ve arrived in your mailbox, or on your doorstep, and a lot has changed in the interval.

Lutheran Witness: June/July 2010

Welcome to the August issue of The Lutheran Witness. It’s been two months since we’ve arrived in your mailbox, or on your doorstep, and a lot has changed in the interval.

2010 Convention Preview

Decisions affecting structure and governance will take precedence when the 64th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod meets July 10—17 in Houston.

National Offering Focuses on Sharing Christ’s Love

by Roland Lovstad In conjunction with the 2010 LCMS Convention, congregations and their members are invited to participate in prayers and in gathering a national offering to continue their commitment to the mission of Christ through the ministry of Word and Sacrament. Building on the convention theme, “ONE People—Forgiven,” the offering emphasizes “ONE People Sharing

Task Force Proposals

How the LCMS is organized could change if delegates to July’s national convention in Houston approve recommendations from a four-year study by a special task force.

For President (Candidate Q&A)

The men nominated by LCMS congregations to stand for election as Synod president offer their insights on the state of the Synod and the issues confronting it.

Youth ministry and our culture

“Thoughts on Youth Ministry in a Postmodern Culture” is disappointing. The author’s introduction makes it clear that, while the article is couched in the voice of a youth talking to us, in fact, the speaker is only the author’s fictional creation. Why should we give any more credence to this fictional invention than to some

2010 Youth Gathering

Hard on the heels of the Synod’s convention in Houston, LCMS youth will gather in New Orleans July 17—21 for the National Youth Gathering.

Something extra-special

“Practicing Hospitality: Together through Cuisine” was extra-special to us. My husband and I met at St. Paul’s Lutheran Chapel and University Center in Iowa City, Iowa, in 1961. We met at Rev. John Constables’ Sunday School class, where he willingly took time to answer questions. We’ll celebrate 49 years this July. Another reason this article

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