By Andrew Steinmann Read Exodus 40:1–2, 9–15; 1 Samuel 16:1–13; and John 12:1–8. John tells us that on Saturday — six days before the Passover and Jesus’ crucifixion — Mary, the sister of Martha and Lazarus, anointed Jesus’ feet with … Read More
Originally published in our April 2025 issue, below are daily devotions for Holy Week that explore how the events of Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday are prefigured in the Old Testament. Each devotion also features accompanying Scripture readings. Daily Devotions … Read More
Editor’s Note: This new series from LCMS Church Worker Wellness is hosted here on The Lutheran Witness site. Visit the “Ministry Features” page for regular Worker Wellness content. As Lutherans, we understand that the various aspects of our wellness — intellectual, emotional, relational, physical, financial … Read More
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
