A Sardine in the Tin
Insanity has been defined as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.
The Magazine
Am I Willing to Take a Stand?
by Rev. Ken Lampe It’s popular today to talk about being spiritual but not religious. Some people want to be considered spiritual, but they are not sure they want to take a stand for Jesus. Other people tend to think about religion in terms of family or tradition. Children or spouses act as though someone
Surprised in Shanghai
A visit to our Concordia International School in Shanghai highlights the modern face of China and our education efforts there.
‘We Believe’
Our 11th National LCMS Youth Gathering makes a big impression on New Orleans.
Meeting Homelessness Face to Face
We read and hear about homelessness on a regular basis, but encountering it can be an unsettling experience.
Lutheran Witness: September 2010
The summer is nearly over, but the beauty of fall awaits. As you enjoy those final sips of lemonade, also take comfort in God’s deep, enduring love and mercy in Christ. Those are the lasting treasures that truly know no season!
Ablaze! Snapshots
Even though times have been tough, LCMS congregations are still reaching out to their neighbors with compassion and the Good News of Jesus.
My True Identity
How clear is our vocation, Lord, when once we heed Your call…
The Internet and the Eighth Commandment
by Dr. Jerald C. Joersz A staff member of our congregation has been designated in a will to serve as a personal representative of a person giving large sums of money to causes promoting sinful behavior. I discovered this information on the Internet and have discussed it with others—although to my knowledge the congregation
‘Choice’ Words
by Dr. Leslie (Jack) Fyans Our child attends a Lutheran prekindergarten. We were dismayed when he came home with some words we don’t approve of. Before this year, he didn’t have a lot of interaction with other children, so this is a new experience for us. Do we talk to the teacher? Reprimand our son?
Shedding Some Light
A GIft for Jesus When my grandchildren go to church with me, I like to give them each a quarter to put in the collection plate, which they both get very excited about doing. Well, on Easter this year, after dinner, my sisters hid some plastic eggs around my parents’ yard for the grandchildren to
‘He Has Lifted Up the Lowly’
by Rev. Christopher D. Hall Illustration: The Visitation by Bonvicino; vol. 34 of the Bowyer Bible; Wikimedia Commons In the summer of 2004, the Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, for the first time since 1896. In the home of the Olympics, the host country made many references to its pre-Christian past—and to the