The March issue explores the Lutheran doctrine of vocation. From the President: ‘A Royal Priesthood’ Life in the Church Year: Prayer in Lent Features ‘The Life the Lord Has Assigned’: A Lutheran view of vocation — Gene Edward Veith Jr. … Read More
By David Van Rooy One Sunday not long ago at my congregation (Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Va.), we said goodbye to yet another military family as they prepared to move overseas. The moment was a familiar one. There were … Read More
By Roy S. Askins “He has to spill coffee on his shirt by 7:05. 7:05 at the latest,” one dapper, fedora-wearing “adjuster” said to the other. If not, David Norris would end up on the right bus bonding with the … Read More
by Matthew C. Harrison All Christians are “priests.” There’s a wonderful lithograph photo of Dr. Walther (he looks pretty good in this one) in the front of his postils, or sermon books, long ago published by Concordia Publishing House (CPH). … 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
[A review of Wake Up Dead Man (2025); rated PG-13 for violent content, bloody images, strong language, some crude sexual material, and smoking; runtime 144 minutes; directed by Rian Johnson; stars Daniel Craig and Josh O’Connor.] Disclaimer: Please be advised that … Read More
A literary reflection by Davis Smith on Herman Melville’s novel “Moby Dick.” This is one installment of a monthly series providing reflections on works of literature from a Lutheran perspective. “Call me Ishmael.” Herman Melville’s Moby Dick is practically synonymous … 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. Not long ago, I went to the optometrist for my annual exam. It was routine. They … 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 Harold L. Senkbeil Ever since Eden, life ends in death. That’s true for people, and also at times for congregations. It was a bright Sunday afternoon in early autumn 1971 when we were wed. I remember the light in … Read More
