A literary reflection by Mary Henrichs on William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. This is one installment of a monthly series providing reflections on works of literature from a Lutheran perspective. “To be, or not to be —” You can finish the sentence. … Read More
“Life.” The word is so common — from cereal to expressions like “get a life,” from terms like “pro-life” to biology, the science of life. We talk a lot about various aspects of “life” as Christians. But we can sometimes … Read More
The April issue of The Lutheran Witness explores the Christian life on earth and eternal life in Christ. From the President: ‘Lazarus, Come Out!’ — Matthew C. Harrison Life in the Church Year: Baptismal Birthdays & Name Days — Kristen … Read More
By Stephanie Neugebauer Faithful Lutherans, both past and present, have rightly denounced the many sins that debase human life: abortion, sexual and domestic abuse, assisted suicide, human trafficking. Not only does our church body speak against such things, but she … Read More
By Christopher Maronde In the beginning, there was no city, only a Garden. This is not to say anything against cities — yet the soil, growing things and the abundance of the fruits of the earth are foundational, essential, in … Read More
by Matthew C. Harrison Luther described the natural propensity of all of us sinners to be “curved in on [ourselves].” Like Adam and Eve, we are created to be in a relationship with God, and a relationship with all others … 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 Brian L. Kachelmeier Read Isaiah 25 and John 20:1–18. In Isaiah 25, the prophet uses the word “mountain” three times to depict God’s promise of the resurrection from the dead — one of the many places in Scripture where … Read More
By Andrew Steinmann Read Psalm 41 and John 13:12–38. In Psalm 41, David begged God not to allow his enemies to prevail over him. Verse 9 says, “Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has … Read More
By Andrew Steinmann Read Isaiah 53 and John 12:20–50. The Gospels are filled with miracles our Lord performed. He healed the sick, gave sight to the blind, fed the masses with only a few loaves and fishes, and even raised … Read More
