Fighting Acedia
The wisdom of Scripture and long experience of Christians from all ages show us some well-attested and effective ways for us to respond to acedia.
The Magazine
Zeal for Your House Has Consumed Me
The answer to sloth is zeal, a passion for God’s Word and His gifts. If you struggle with appreciating and receiving God’s gifts, this issue is for you.
Law and Gospel
Realizing the distinction between Law and Gospel turned Luther into a reformer. Here are six of those differences, according to CFW Walther.
Lutheran Witness: February 2022
The February issue of The Lutheran Witness provides an overview of nine non-Christian religions and schools of thought, and responds to each with God’s truth.
Nones: The Spirituality of the Unaffiliated
Despite the dramatic efforts of many churches to reach seekers, the Nones are simply not seeking.
The Truth Will Set You Free
The world’s religions are not all different paths to the same God.
Preaching Law and Gospel in Times of Trial
To the suffering, the discouraged, the downtrodden, the preacher proclaims the pure sweet Gospel of Christ.
Father Knows Best? How animated movies illustrate dads
Children’s entertainment consistently portrays parents — especially fathers — as fools. What should Lutheran parents do?
Male and Female He Created Them
“Male and female he created them,” the Scripture says. And in that creation, God ordered the relation of the man and the woman, of Adam and Eve.
Epiphany: The Bright Light of Life
Christ demonstrated how precious every life is at every stage of development. He is truly the creator and “Author of life.”
Lutheran Witness: January 2022
The January issue of The Lutheran Witness reflects on God’s design for the relationship between men and women, which culminates in marriage, a reflection of God’s redeeming work for His children.
Christmas Canticles & A Threefold Appeal
The Christmas canticles — the Magnificat, Benedictus, Gloria in Excelsis and Nunc Dimittis — each point to Christ in a unique way, and remind us of the gift of His nativity all year long.