Lutheran Witness: July/August 2006

In June, we marked the coming of Pentecost with a cover story on the Holy Spirit. This month, we focus on another aspect of the season: Jesus preparing His Church for its mission in the world.

From the President: The Stranger in Our Midst

From the Editor: To the Reader

Features:

Stories Jesus Told — Peter J. Scaer

By Design, Not By Accident — Paul J. Zimmerman

Our New Hymnal — announcement

The message of Confirmation — Tim Pauis

Restoring Sexual Morality — Gene Edward Veith

God’s Sower in India — Victor Raj

Departments:

Lifeline

Letters

Notices

Family Counselor

Q & A

Shedding Some Light

Searching Scripture

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