by Andrew Simcak What thoughts come to your mind during this Lenten season when you…
The Lutheran Witness
Interpreting the contemporary world from a Lutheran Christian perspective
The Judge Who Changed History
Two thousand years ago, a Roman governor made a judgment that would place the Messiah on the cross. Who was he? What political forces caused his decision?
Taking Christ to Cambodia
Gospel doors are opening in this Buddhist country, where the murderous Pol Pot regime and the dream of a Cambodian refugee sparked the start of the country’s first LCMS-affiliated congregation.
A Joyful Lent
During Lent, we Christians take time to reflect, to confess, and to repent. But repentance is also a joy—a gift from God that changes our hearts and lives.
Torn Shirt
Tearing our garments and dumping ashes on our heads to demonstrate our repentance are anachronistic today. What replaces them in our lives as we enter Lent?
The Blind Are Leading the Blind
Lutheran Blind Mission is out to prove there is powerful truth in the phrase “the blind leading the blind” when it comes to leading people to Christ.
Beautiful Wheels
The doctor’s blunt pronouncement hit me squarely between the eyes: “You have macular degeneration.”
Hopes and Dreams
What hopes, dreams, or goals do you have for the future—for yourself and for your family? What about for your church?
A Faithful Story?
I was disappointed to read that Dr. Albrecht felt The Nativity Story (December) was “faithful…
A Valid Communion?
The Q&A reply to “Is self-communion appropriate?” (December) rightly emphasizes the corporate character of Holy…
A Welcome Return
Thank you for reinstating the Bible study “Searching Scripture” in The Lutheran Witness. I have…
Family Counselor: Pornography in the Marriage
by Dr. William B. Knippa I was startled recently when I discovered my husband looking…
The Task at Hand
In response to Rev. Oscar Gerken’s November 2006 comments regarding the supposed error in the…
Needed: Missionaries of Any Age
Missionary Chuck Groth, 58, calls his work in Cambodia “great fun” and “the hardest work you’ll ever love.”