Winter 2005

We continually struggle with temptation, just as our Master, Jesus,was also tempted. And yet we hold fast to the hope we have in Christ when all earthly sufferings, including temptation, will finally be removed.

In this semi-regular column, Higher Things seeks to understand our distinctiveness as Lutherans. In this issue, Pastor Alms lends his thoughts about the Eastern Orthodox Church and our Gospel-rich Lutheran heritage.

In this Pulse column that reviews several books on “Christian dating,”Ms.Dorr reflects on boyfriends, girlfriends, hand checks, and Christ’s everlasting grace.

In Mark 4, Jesus calms the sea and quiets the waves. Pastor Mosemann reflects on this text, on our resistance to trust in God, and on the Gospel promises of our Savior.

Was Hurricane Katrina an example of God unleashing His wrath? Read about Dr.Veith’s blog wars and God’s wrath, grace, and our hope in Christ.

Kathy’s day starts out crummy and goes downhill from there. At the end of the day, Kathy flops on the couch, and her perspective suddenly changes.

Hipi is the daughter of Rev. Andrew Elisa, the president of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Sudan. She lends some thoughts about God’s unceasing blessings in the persecuted and war-torn country of Sudan.

The Christmas narratives in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke are favorites of many. Pastor Borghardt explores one aspect of the story— the angels’ role in our Lord’s Christmas coming.

The TGB Society serves up tea, good conversation, and thoughtful discussion. See what this college group is all about.

Campus Crusade for Christ, an organization over fifty years old, has groups at more than thirteen hundred college campuses. Is this parachurch group helpful to Lutheran college students or not?

Dear Pastor, I need some advice. I’m feeling so depressed. Can you help? Is there something wrong with my faith? Pastor Krueger helps to clear up the confusion.

Are praise services the cure for depression? Can praise music take away your despair? Read this intriguing article to explore the heartache of bipolar disorder and the truth of the Gospel.