Christian Hope Amidst Numerical Decline
It is understandable to grieve at the closing of a parish; but remember that every church building on earth, however beloved it may be, is a temporary haven.
Community
How To Respond to Conflict and Sin in the Church
What does Scripture teach us about dealing with conflict in the church?
On ‘Huckleberry Finn’: When Community Fails
Mark Twain’s novel depicts the depths of human sin and cruelty while, at the same time, showing us the heights of human goodness.
Overcoming Loneliness in the Church
Our need for love is part of bearing His image.
Lutheran Witness: February 2024
The February issue of The Lutheran Witness recalls the history of the “Walkout” from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 50 years ago this month.
Broken Community: Fifty Years After the Walkout
Our theology has consequences. What is taught in college and seminary classrooms filters down into the preaching and life of the church.
Community in Worship, Part III: Worship Is Incomplete Without You
The act of worship requires worshipers.
Community in Worship, Part II: Worship Nurtures a Community That Is Alien to This World
In worship, a culture alien to this world is formed.
Community in Worship, Part I: Worship Reveals a Community Created by the Holy Spirit
The community that comes together in the Divine Service is gathered by God.
In Praise of the Old Church Pew
Church pews are made for community. You cannot wall yourself off from others. You cannot decide to be alone.