An overview of the overtures submitted to this summer’s Synod convention. During the Synod convention this July in Phoenix, delegates will discuss and vote on resolutions in 10 key areas. These resolutions will be determined by ?oor committees in late … Read More
A literary reflection by Rachel Bomberger on J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan. This is one installment of a monthly series providing reflections on works of literature from a Lutheran perspective. “All children, except one, grow up.” — J. M. Barrie … Read More
The May issue of The Lutheran Witness gives a preview of this summer’s LCMS convention and of the five candidates for LCMS president. From the President: Christ Is Risen Indeed: Gearing Up for Another Convention Life in the Church Year: … Read More
by Matthew C. Harrison “Christ Is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!” In 2023, our convention theme was “We Preach Christ Crucified.” That was borne especially of the ever increasing assaults on religious freedom we had been experiencing at the hands of various … Read More
By Timothy Pauls This summer, the LCMS convention will convene under the theme “Christ Is Risen Indeed,” based on 1 Corinthians 15:20–22. In July, the Easter season will be long past. Why the focus on Christ’s resurrection? Why, exactly, is … Read More
Our editorial staff developed six questions, which were sent to the five candidates for LCMS president with the request that they limit their responses to 100 words. Read their responses below. 1. Tell us what you love about the LCMS. … 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 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
