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The Earthquake in Haiti: Again, the ‘Why’ Question

by Rev. John T. Pless As I write these lines, the world reels with the news of a devastating earthquake in Haiti that has left a death toll numbering in the thousands. In this impoverished nation, the magnitude of suffering cannot be measured. Closer to home, senseless workplace murders, seemingly random violence, and cases of

Luther for Today

From the differently formed to the unborn without an opportunity to ever form, Luther links our mission with how we live.

What Is Your Areopagus?

Unbelievers…will not, on their own, choose to come and hear the Gospel. We (the Church) must go to them.

Volunteers Are Not Free!

It’s the beginning of a new year. It’s an opportunity also to review how we employ—and treat—our volunteer staff.

One of Those Years

For me, the beginning of the new year is always exciting. What will the ensuing months bring? Where will I fail? Where will I succeed? How will I grow? Coupled with looking ahead, I always make it a practice to look behind. To reflect on the closing year, to remember, and to ask, “What has God been up to in my life?”

Sadness and the Seasons

by Dr. Leslie (Jack) Fyans I have lived in the upper Midwest all my life but have always dreaded the winters. The gloomy weather depresses me. Do other people have this problem, or is it just me? All of us are affected by our natural environment, and our bodies seem to be especially sensitive to

Lutheran Witness: December 2009

At the heart of it all, as so vividly expressed by Luther’s famous Christmas hymn, “From Heaven Above to Earth I Come”—the focus of two of our stories this month—is the birth of God’s Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Out of Ashes, Kindness

‘This is all I have to give you,’ she said sadly. What a wonderful gift! It reminded me of Mark 12:42.

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