‘Free to be Faithful’ – Fall 2015 newsletter
The fall 2015 Free to be Faithful newsletter highlights the candid conversation that took place during the “Let’s Talk Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty” conference, held Sept. 8-10 in Washington, D.C.
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Summer 2015 newsletter
When it comes to last week Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage, questions abound. To answer those queries, read through the summer issue of the Free to be Faithful newsletter, which includes President Matthew C. Harrison's response to the ruling as well as an update on the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty that will create an enduring LCMS presence in Washington, D.C.
Speaking of Rainbows
Every time a rainbow appears in the sky we are reminded of God’s mercy and grace. Shouldn’t we be able to use the rainbows appearing elsewhere for other purposes to speak God’s Word to those who are perishing in their sins?
LCMS U director offers encouragement, hope in wake of SCOTUS marriage ruling
LCMS U director reminds college students: "God has a habit of working great things out of dark moments."
Talking Marriage
Marriage is a public institution that promotes societal goods in a way that is both non-intrusive and beneficial for society as a whole.
Being for the Family
Now, as ever, faithful Christians must be intentional about teaching our children what marriage is, what family is and how family remains the stabilizing force of every society.
What does the Fourteenth Amendment have to say about marriage? (post 2)
The Fourteenth Amendment, referred to in both questions the Supreme Court agreed to answer, does not mention marriage specifically.
Marriage at the High Court (post 1)
Thus, God’s left-hand kingdom—whether in ancient Greece and Rome, in Great Britain before our Revolutionary War, where our country traces its legal heritage and in this nation until very recently—has agreed with God’s right-hand kingdom concerning the conjugal view of marriage. It is this harmony between the left-hand kingdom’s view of marriage and the right-hand kingdom’s view that is hanging in the balance in the cases now pending before the Supreme Court.
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Spring 2015 newsletter
This month, the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on same-sex marriage as it pertains to states’ rights. Learn how we as Lutherans unpack the issue in the spring 2015 issue of the Free to be Faithful newsletter.
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Winter 2014 newsletter
Religious liberty and conscience, so long considered foundational in the United States of America, has been challenged in no less than three major Supreme Court cases in the last five years, with plenty more on the way.
KFUO Audio: Maggie Karner discusses marriage ruling in U.S. Supreme Court
Maggie Karner, director, LCMS Life and Health Ministries, discusses the U.S. Supreme Court June 26 ruling on marriage on KFUO Radio's Law & Gospel program.