‘Christmas Magic’
A family Christmas tradition offers an opportunity to ponder the amazing miracle of God’s grace and rejoice at the birth of His Son.
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‘From Heaven Above’
The history of this favorite Christmas hymn is as vibrant and compelling as the hymn itself.
The Invitation
If we simply tell “how much the Lord has done for [us],” wonderful miracles can happen.
Amid the Glitz: A Christmas Reminder
A trip to a hometown ‘holiday’ celebration creates an opportunity to share the good news of Jesus’ birth.
Luther’s Christmas Hymns
A number of Christmas hymns are associated with Martin Luther. Here are the most familiar.
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.
What’s Dispensationalism?
by Dr. Jerald C. Joersz Some TV evangelists and writers of popular religious books promote a view of the end times called “dispensationalism.” What is dispensationalism? How does it differ from how Lutherans understand biblical teaching about the end of the world? Dispensationalism (or “premillennial dispensationalism”) is a teaching that divides biblical history into seven
Lutheran Witness: November 2009
As our authors this month remind us, we have much to be thankful for, not only in the temporal sense—from the perspective of the rest of the world, we are blessed beyond measure even in these difficult times— but also in the spiritual sense, for we have been redeemed by Christ, sanctified by the Holy Spirit, and counted as our heavenly Father’s own dear children.
Maranatha! Our Lord, Come!
by Rev. William Weedon Photo of The Last Judgement frieze, Banberg, Dom St. Peter and St. Georg, by wikimedia commons Advent celebrates three comings of our Lord: historical, mystical, and final. The hymn, “Once He Came in Blessing” (LSB 333), opens a way for us to ponder these: Once He came in blessing, All our
Orphans, Widows and Giving Thanks
‘Through Christ, God has adopted us into His family. This is the greatest reason of all for us to give Him thanks “at all times and in all places” . . . .’
Bringing back the hats–and respect
What fun it was to read the story of the women who decided to bring hats back to their Sunday-morning worship! And, while the story and its motivation made interesting reading, I couldn’t help but wonder what would happen if this same approach were taken to inspire all people to once again dress respectfully in
Keeping track of the money
Regarding your September Fan into Flame story: I want to know if the $50 million figure for funds raised for Fan into Flame is clear of the cost involved. If it is, then we really have something to praise God about, if not, shouldn’t we be more transparent and let people know what the bottom