Lutheran Witness: December 2024
The December issue of The Lutheran Witness explores the family — what we can learn from the Holy Family, how the church can act like a family especially during the Christmas season, and more.
Podcast
How the Church Can Support Military Families during Deployment
They say something always breaks in the first week of a spouse’s deployment. Maybe this is a gift in disguise.
Good Works in the Freedom of Faith
If people do not need to engage in good works to secure their salvation, why bother with attempting to live an ethical life?
The Christian Artist
Everyone is an artist.This is a revelation to those who never thought of themselves as artists before.
Anointed for Burial
Jesus was anointed so many times, it is no wonder that He was called “the Christ,” which in Greek means “anointed.”
Did Mary Have Morning Sickness?
I wonder what was going through Mary’s mind while the angel spoke to her.
With All Confidence: Superstitions from age to age
Amid a culture that prides itself on rationality, superstition lingers on. Indeed, some superstitions have a stronger foothold than ever before in the popular American consciousness.
Written in the … Word
Whether superstition or false belief, let’s repent and turn to the Lord. We fear, love and trust in Him above all things. And He provides as He has promised and in accordance with His will.
Biden’s Executive Orders
President Joe Biden had barely taken the oath of office on Jan. 20 before he began signing executive orders and presidential memorandums.
Writing for Lutherans, Part 3: Don’t be Boring
Please, please, please, if you love me (and the rest of your readers) … don’t be boring.
Pure Christ: How To Read the Bible
The words in this book are God’s words, and therefore this Bible (book) is “holy.” It is different from any other book. And we read it differently
Return to the Word
His Word is a lamp to our feet that guides us on the path of His righteousness.