Few films tackle grief and loss as well as “Manchester by the Sea,” but it would be even better if it featured the characters’ Christian faith in a more active way, writes reviewer Ted Giese.
LCMS Lutherans join hundreds of thousands to march for life
Hundreds from the LCMS march and sing for life at the Jan. 27 March for Life in Washington, D.C.
‘Life 360°’ conference addresses current life issues
The 2017 LCMS Life Conference focuses on life from conception to natural death.
‘Mighty Fortress’ VBS celebrates Jesus’ victory
Concordia Publishing House’s new vacation Bible school program teaches children they can trust God to be their mighty fortress, their sure defense, even when times are tough.
Wanted: groups, individuals to lead English camps in Poland
Ten teams of four to five people are needed to serve in July and August.
LEA honors 10 educators with 2017 awards
Heading Lutheran Education Association’s distinguished-educators list is the Rev. William “Bill” Beckmann, recipient of the “Christus Magister” award.
Free: resource to guide church-planting efforts
The new “Mission Field: USA — A Resource for Church Planting” addresses cultural changes and integrates the “Witness, Mercy, Life Together” emphasis into a framework for doing missions.
Movie review: ‘Lion’
This film about adoption and belonging is well worth seeing and discussing with family and friends, writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.
Photo essay: Our Stake in Spain
In Spain — where Lutheran martyrs were burned at the stake for their beliefs in the mid-1500s — Lutherans are once again proclaiming their faith.
In February’s ‘Lutheran Witness’
This month’s edition offers a walk through the Ten Commandments, to better understand what each one means.
Reformation Relevance: A sermon on preparing to die
In 1519, Martin Luther preached this sermon on how a Christian should prepare to die, pointing them to Christ alone.
Lutheran Center in Wittenberg welcomes tours, overnights
The facility is a modern multi-purpose international welcome, retreat and education center as well as an outpost for proclaiming the Gospel.
Harrison encourages church workers on immigration concerns
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison shares “words of encouragement and hope” in light of expected policy changes by the U.S. government toward immigrants.
Black Clergy Caucus shares resources for ‘more vibrant’ ministry
The group discusses ministry in prisons, jails and schools at its Jan. 18-20 gathering in Dallas.
LYF Youth Poll results reflect headlines, scriptural stance
Participants at every triennial LCMS Youth Gathering since 1980 take the poll that helps inform the Church and aids in developing youth-ministry resources and events.
‘Preach the Word’ Module 1 targets using stories effectively
The new resource — one of three for 2017 — is designed to help pastors work together to improve their preaching.
