The brief’s basis is that the government cannot force Americans to use their abilities and vocations to perform services that violate their faith and conscience.
News
Fall issue of For the Life of the World considers what is ‘Distinctly Lutheran’
The magazine is available at no cost in both print and digital form.
Harvey and Irma: Synod focuses on long-term aid
Collaboration among LCMS Disaster Response, affected districts and essential partners continues to be strengthened by generosity shown across the Synod.
Puerto Rico update: Interview with Missionary Matt Ruesch
An LCMS Disaster Response team has been on the ground in Puerto Rico this past week as part of an initial assessment trip.
Defense Secretary Mattis: DoD/DHS panel will review president’s transgender guidance
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis says he will delay implementing President Trump’s military transgender policy pending further review.
October ‘Lutheran Witness’ goes all out for Reformation
500th anniversary issue brings the past to bear on the present.
Lutheran school students among Las Vegas shooting victims
Twin sisters Natalia and Gianna Baca, seniors at Faith Lutheran High School in Las Vegas, are injured but recovering.
Graphic designer marks 50 years at CPH, with no plans to retire
Jackie Appelt says reaching that milestone at Concordia Publishing House is a “happy surprise.”
‘Every One His Witness’ evangelism resource now available from Concordia Publishing House
The program focuses on how to share the Gospel with those in our everyday lives.
Love in action: disaster donations are helping
Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) is also providing aid through its Kaleidoscope Fund.
Synod prepares response to devastated Puerto Rico
With limited information from Lutherans there, an LCMS assessment team plans to leave for the island Oct. 5.
BOD votes to increase disaster-fund impact
Also in its regular meeting, the Board considered ways to increase effectiveness, received reports and took routine actions.
‘The word did everything’
Excerpted from Luther’s Works, “The Second Sermon, March 10, 1522, Monday after Invocavit.”
LCMS Stewardship releases free Bible study
The eight-session study focuses on both financial and other kinds of stewardship.
‘Viral’ photo has Synod connection
The photo of the African-American deputy carrying two white children across floodwaters has been shared widely as a symbol of racial harmony.
