Write for The Lutheran Witness in 2021

Are you a writer? Are you interested in writing for The Lutheran Witness?

For nearly 140 years, The Lutheran Witness has taught and educated English-speaking Lutherans all over the world. We teach what the Bible teaches; we confess the doctrine of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. We warn against false doctrine; we hold up the history of the church; we celebrate Lutheran hymnody. We are unabashedly Lutheran because we are unabashedly biblical.

Interested? Visit our submission guidelines page.

We are now looking for writers to submit outlines and articles on the following topics:

Chaste and Decent Life

(Since the deadline for this topic is October 16, simply submit an outline for approval.)

Description: Our God is chaste; unlike the ancient gods of Rome and Greece or the personal idols of today, our God is not driven by His passions, be they sexual or otherwise. God’s people likewise seek to live “chaste and decent lives.” All throughout Scripture, God portrays His relationship with His people in marital terms. Therefore, when we pervert the marital gift, when we live unchaste lives, we risk perverting the image of Christ and His church. All sexual perversions (whether LGBTQIA+ or porn or promiscuity or marital infidelity, etc.) require repentance and a return to the Lord.

We are looking for articles on topics such as:

Our identity in Christ as His bride

A chaste and decent life

Speaking in love toward the LGBTQIA+ community

Gender dysphoria — psychological and/or political perspective?

Pornography in all its forms

Promiscuity, whether in marriage or before it

Submission deadline: October 16

Return to the Word

Description: God’s people long to hear His Word regularly. But how and where does the Christian listen to God’s Word? Regular attendance in church on Sunday is a given. Another essential component of regular study of God’s Word occurs in the home. This issue will teach about doing home devotions, teaching the faith in a simple way, singing the faith in family devotions, reading God’s Word and more.

Articles might cover topics such as:

A Guide for Home Devotions

Singing with the Saints

Memorizing the Word of God

How to Read God’s Word

Outline of the Bible

Submission deadline: November 16

Superstitions

Descriptions: Luther explains the first commandment: “You shall fear, love and trust in God above all things.” We are constantly tempted to trust in something other than God to take care of us or provide for us. We look for joy and comfort in things and forces other than God. These sins often take the form of superstitions; we mistakenly trust in them to provide security and confidence in trial and tribulations.

Articles might cover topics such as:

Superstitions at the end of life

Is the “satanic arts” from the 2nd Commandment still relevant?

Meditation and the Word of God — modern practices and the biblical practice of meditation

Karma, luck and other spiritualisms common in our culture

Submission deadline: November 16

If you are interested, once again, visit our contribute page to learn more.