By Roy S. Askins The modern era struggles with what C.S. Lewis called “chronological snobbery,” the uncritical preference for “the intellectual climate common to our own age.” It is seen in the way “modern” is used when connected with conveniences … Read More
The November issue discusses the church’s mission and witness through proclaiming the Gospel, planting churches and showing mercy — in our own land and around the world. From the President: The Gospel Leads to Churches Life in the Church Year: … Read More
This is the latest installment of “Life in the Church Year,” a series by Dr. Kristen Einertson and Tessa Muench of All the Household. This series will provide guidance for living out the seasons of the Church Year at home … Read More
by Matthew C. Harrison The mission of the church is this: to proclaim the Gospel of free forgiveness of sin by the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. This free forgiveness would not be possible without Christ’s incarnation, His taking … Read More
By David Van Rooy Not by the Easy Road “The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tests hearts” (Prov. 17:3). We could not have known what lay ahead when we stepped off the … Read More
By Shauen Trump Greetings in Christ from Nairobi, Kenya. I am Pastor Shauen Trump, the regional director for Africa for the LCMS. My family and I are grateful to have served the church in Africa for many years. We feel … Read More
A literary reflection by Molly Lackey on Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights This is one installment of a monthly series providing reflections on works of literature from a Lutheran perspective. The first time I read Wuthering Heights, I hated it. In … Read More
Editor’s Note: In recent months, there has been a renewed national conversation around in vitro fertilization (IVF), as politicians debate insurance coverages for the procedure on a national level. Many have pushed back against this, advocating for other methods of … Read More
Editor’s note: Monthly articles from LCMS Stewardship Ministry are hosted here on The Lutheran Witness site. Visit the “Ministry Features” page each month for additional stewardship content. Work is a four-letter word. This is true on more than one level. A preschooler can … Read More
Editor’s Note: In recent months, there has been a renewed national conversation around in vitro fertilization (IVF), as politicians debate insurance coverages for the procedure on a national level. Many have pushed back against this, advocating for other methods of … Read More
