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New Mercies Every Spring . . . New Mercies Every Day!

by Rev. Donald Anthony Photo © Max Bukovski/shutterstock.com My dad and I enjoyed the CB radio. In order for me to keep my CB privileges, I had the responsibility of taking care of the family lawn. My dad supplied the lawn mower, the gas, and the clippers (that was before the weed-eater). As our CB

‘Who Sinned?’

What a blessing it is to know that God works in us all—regardless of our challenges or disabilities—to accomplish His gracious purpose.

Mary, Mother of Jesus

by Ruth E. Zuelsdorf An Outstanding Example of Christian Womanhood Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus, will no doubt be remembered by more people and more generations than any woman of this century. Many famous poets, writers, musicians, sculptors, and painters have sought to capture Mary’s loveliness. All of these portrayals are products of

A Mother’s Touch; a Mother’s Heart

by Cindy Steinbeck Newkirk Barbara Amelia Matthes wrote an incredible memoir of her life journey before she died. My mind’s eye travels with her as her family journeyed from Germany to Illinois to California in the 1800s. The joys and hardships she recounts in this short memoir condense 95 years of vibrant life to a

Lutherans? Reformed? A Thumbnail History

by Dr. Albert B. Collver In John 17:11, Jesus prayed to His Father that the Church “may be one, even as we are one” (ESV). Yet, already in the early Church, St. Paul writes, “For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there is quarreling among you” (1 Cor. 1:11). From the earliest

Lutheran Witness: May 2010

Welcome to the month of May. In many parts of this nation—and the northern hemisphere—spring is in full bloom and summer waits impatiently just around the corner. Everywhere we look, we are reminded of the glorious world given to us by our Creator.

Lutheran Witness: April 2010

April. It’s hard to believe that we are well into A.D.
2010—in the year of our Lord 2010, that is—and
that Easter, glorious Easter, is upon us.

The Difference Easter Makes

by Dr. Carl Albert Gieseler Good Friday 1960 is the 95th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s death. Had he lived to finish his second term, the history of our country would no doubt have been far different. “With malice toward none, with charity for all,” the great war President would have carried out his plans to

Gardening East of Eden

Doubts about our life or vocation do not negate the fact that God plants His people with purpose.

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