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
by Matthew C. Harrison “Thank God, a seven-year-old child knows what the Church is, namely, the holy believers and lambs who hear the voice of their Shepherd” (SA III XII). The Word of God constitutes the church, according to Dr. … Read More
The February issue discusses pastoral vacancies and how congregations can weather them well. From the President: ‘Decently and in Order’: The Pastoral Office and the Priesthood of All Believers Life in the Church Year: The Lutheran Home Altar Features: Vacancies: … Read More
