Mission Multiplication
LCMS World Mission and partners around the world are striving toward the goal of a movement.
The Magazine
Our Synod and Recent ELCA Actions
Though we affirm the demands of God’s Law without reservation, we Christians confess that the sins of the world have been forgiven through Christ’s suffering and death on the cross.
A Mighty Fortress
In the midst of profound struggles, Martin Luther wrote his most memorable hymn as a reminder that God is our refuge and strength.
Four ‘Alones’
by Rev. William Weedon Sola is the Latin word for “alone.” For the Reformers, four solas rang through Sacred Scripture: grace alone, faith alone, Scripture alone, Christ alone. With the help of the Hymn of the Day for Reformation, “Salvation unto Us Has Come” (LSB 555), let’s examine what Scripture says about each sola. If
A Wittenberg Update
Our Synod and our German partners move ahead with the ‘Wittenberg project.’
District Convention Summary Reports
Between January and July, our 35 LCMS Districts met in convention. Click on the links below for access to the Reporter Online summaries of each convention. Atlantic District New Jersey District California, Nevada, Hawaii District North Dakota District Central Illinois District North Wisconsin District Eastern District Northern Illinois District English District Northwest District Florida-Georgia District
Unrealistic—and faithful—Prayer
In an ancient prayer, we petition God that we would not sin.
Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and Governance
The Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and Governance is preparing the final report of its work. The report will be presented to the Office of the President Oct. 15. For more information on the work of the task force, click on the link below. Task Force Web Page: www.lcms.org/lcmsfuture
Foolish Things of the World
Working with autistic children can lead one to doubt one’s faith. Yet, in scripture, our heavenly Father reassures us that such doubt is misplaced.
Blest Halloween!
It was no coincidence that Martin Luther chose Oct. 31 as the day to nail his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. by Rev. Mark Loest For most people, October means cooler weather, raking leaves, and, at the end of the month, celebrating Halloween. For Lutherans, October includes the commemoration
Worried about Whom?
When our children go away to college, we worry. As parents, we all have the same questions: Will our child make the right choices? Will she be strong enough to say no? Will her Christian training be enough to guide her? But deep down it is not them we are worried about; it is us.
The Man Luther–Reformer
by Dr. David P. Scaer October 31, 1517, the day on which Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg, is remembered as the beginning of the Reformation. Luther protested the sale of indulgences, the then common church practice of selling the forgiveness of sins. His 95 Theses must rank with