World news and commentary: November 2025
Fingerprints in the sand A recent archaeological discovery in Jerusalem has caused a stir by giving a possible connection to a biblical figure. The artifact is only the size of…
Love like Jesus
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not…
A confessional Lutheran synod
As Christians, we confess our faith when we state publicly what we believe. Early Christians confessed their faith boldly in the face of fierce opposition and even persecution. After Jesus’…
Parent conversations: What is the role of a Christian parent?
In our fast-paced world, it’s pretty easy to get distracted. Our time with our children can become a blur of after-school activities, rushed meals, and hectic bedtimes. That’s why stopping…
Q&A: If God hears my prayers, why isn’t he saving my loved one’s life?
A church member’s wife has cancer. He says, “I’ve prayed and prayed, but God isn’t listening. If he was, why isn’t she getting better?” He is afraid he will lose…
My Christian life: Caught in the middle
Navajo and Christian. A Native American relates how he lives his life and shares his faith in two distinct worlds. Caught in the middle—that’s where Aaron Newman finds himself each…
Please explain: Will there really be a new earth?
Will there really be a new earth? The simple answer is yes. There will not only be a new earth but also a new heaven and a new Jerusalem. The…
Titus: Navigating truthful living as a way of life
God’s truth guards us against deceit and is the compass by which we navigate this life. Nora and Tyson own a family business in Maine. Nora runs the business, but…
God be praised for ev’rything
I imagine more than a few pastors fancy themselves to be would-be hymn writers. Count me in. Years ago, as a parish pastor, I worked up a hymn for a…