Gathered around the Word Welcome to worship, where things look and sound different from much of what you experience in your everyday life. You will use some difficult-to-pronounce words, and parts of the service will have unique names. Sometimes you’ll need the hymnal; sometimes you’ll need the bulletin. First, don’t worry. You’re new to this, […]
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January 1, 2024
The Divine Service: A Guide
In this issue of The Lutheran Witness, we will help you understand and receive the eternal treasures of the Divine Service.
January 1, 2024
Filled to Overflowing
Faith is the “sack” that receives and holds the gift of the Gospel.
January 1, 2024
Lutheran Witness: January 2024
The January Lutheran Witness provides a guide to the Lutheran Divine Service.
December 30, 2023
On “The Annunciation” by Fra Angelico: Receiving the Gift of Jesus
Adam and Eve’s sin brought death, while the seed of woman brought life.
December 21, 2023
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ and Christian Love in the Three Estates
Love of neighbor is the end of all vocations, no matter the estate to which you are called.
December 18, 2023
Raising Our Children in the Faith
God has trusted these little souls to our care for their time here on earth.
October 19, 2015
LCMS Specialized Pastoral Ministry -- Educational Event Video Presentations
Watch presentations from the 2015 SPM events, LCMS Emergency Services Chaplaincy (ESC) Conference and LCMS Specialized Pastoral Ministry in the Realm of the Left Hand.
December 11, 2023
Against the Headwinds: Navigating childcare in an anti-family society
What in our lives could be rearranged, even given up, for the sake of our children and their being nurtured in Christian faith and love?
December 4, 2023
Fatherhood in God’s Image
The Fatherhood of God should shape, form and order the fatherhood of man.
December 1, 2023
We Praise You, Jesus, at Your Birth
This year we commemorate the 500th anniversary of Luther’s great Christmas hymn, “We Praise You, Jesus, At Your Birth.”
December 1, 2023
‘Blessed Is the Fruit of Your Womb!’
Christ’s birth provides a beautiful archetype of life in our culture of death.
December 1, 2023
The Blessing of Children
Every child is a blessing, even if that blessing is an opportunity for parents to learn self-sacrifice — and even if that blessing is, in the eyes of the world, one too many.
December 1, 2023
Lutheran Witness: December 2023
The December issue of The Lutheran Witness reflects on “The Blessing of Children.”
December 1, 2023
Seize It and Hold It Fast!
Luther described the course of the Gospel as a “passing rain shower.” Is it passing away from us?
November 30, 2023
Are You Listening?
Listening is a critical tool in any teaching, including the teaching of stewardship. You are called to a listening that seeks to determine where your people are coming from.