I admit I don’t often read the “Shedding Some Light” column in The Lutheran Witness, so when soprano Dorothy said, “Check out the April issue,” I was delighted to find “A Swell Occasion.” She also reminded me that the choir-member punster was (ta-da!) bass Ron Pawlitz, bless his heart. Thank you for taking this organist’s

by Dr. Lewis W. Spitz Sr. “I believe in the Holy Ghost,” Christians confess. Who is this Holy Ghost? God’s people have always known the answer, but in the fourth century of our era some false teachers refused to accept it. Some refuse to accept it today. Therefore it is necessary to repeat the question

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.

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

What are we doing to educate, enlighten, and empower people to respect all of God’s gifts, including people with disabilities?

When we say the Apostles’ or Nicene Creed, we confess, ‘He ascended into heaven.’ Apart from this brief mention, few Christians today give the Ascension much thought.

I was encouraged after reading Ed Szeto’s article in the March Lutheran Witness: “2010 March for Life—a Reflection.” I sometimes feel we LCMS Lutherans, as well as Christians all over America, have become desensitized to the destruction of our little ones in the 37 years of legal abortions. Mr. Szeto’s mention of assisted suicide laws

The February article about Philip Melanchthon by Dr. Robert Kolb reminds us again how important Melanchthon is to us as Lutherans. While we see him as a brilliant theologian, others think of him as a “horologist”—a collector and admirer of watches and clocks. Many individuals, businesses, and governments gifted him with a clock or a

I have just read The Lutheran Witness for March. I want to send you my thanks for this magazine. On page 18, I noticed “Receiving Consolation.” This article was well written and made a serious point. I know where this person has been. The ability of a pastor to listen and forgive is one part