For Christians in the Early Church, cross and resurrection were not in opposition to each other. Their Easter worship services and sermons were a cele…
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Piety vs. Pietism
Though often used interchangeably, the theological terms “piety” and “Pietism” actually have very different meanings. Can you tell them apart?…
Hard times for Hollywood (and other news worth knowing)
Reexamine major news stories from a Lutheran perspective with Gene Edward Veith’s new monthly “World Views” column in The Lutheran W…
Podcasting: The next frontier?
A radio producer answers common questions about podcasting: What is it? Who listens? And (most importantly) should my church try it?…
From chat room to church
Online connections can lead to in-store purchases or in-person coffee dates, but they can also draw people to the Church and to the saving Word of God…
Loving your (internet) neighbor
Given that there are over two billion active users on Facebook alone, the question “who is my neighbor?” takes on a whole new dimension in a digital a…
Mary, Mary, quite contrary
Looking around at the contrary approaches that other church traditions take to Mary, it’s easy to be confused. How, then, should Lutherans view Mary?…
Where have all the Christians gone?
The data are clear: American Christianity is in decline, and every major church body — including the LCMS — is feeling the pinch.…
Snapshot: Ferguson
Micah Glenn “could not have foreseen” returning to Ferguson, Mo., after seminary, but as soon as he received the call, he knew it was where he needed …
The 95 Theses: A reader’s guide
Many have found the 95 Theses difficult to read and comprehend. This short primer highlights some of the theses and key concepts Luther wished to expl…
Rehearsing the narrative of salvation
Our creeds give us a quick, memorable summary of what we as Christians believe, teach and confess.…