Flung to the Heedless Winds A Reformation Hymn #259 in The Lutheran Hymnal In the early days of the New Testament church Stephen was put to death, being falsely accused of blasphemy by a group… 

Martin Luther is a church father who is highly regarded by Lutheran Christians as well as by individuals in other Christian denominations. He has received such a special standing in our eyes because of the… 

Gospel Preaching–Our Reformation Heritage Jesus instructed His disciples; “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mk. 16:15). He also declared the blessing of the Gospel, saying: “He who believes and… 

The Courage of Christian Conviction One of the most cherished pictures of the Reformation is that of Luther at the Diet of Worms. Boldly Luther stood before king, princes, nobles, and papal emissaries and refused… 

In an age before the camera hung from many a neck, the portrait painter and sculptor were the means by which a person’s image was preserved. Such artists sought to capture the essential element or… 

Mountain View, So. San Francisco Bay — St. Stephen celebrated thirty-five years of God’s grace by dedicating a parsonage. It was four-plus years abuilding, mostly by volunteer labor under the direction of project managers Donald… 

EDITOR’S NOTE: At the close of last school year — and thanks to some grateful and imaginative students — retiring Professor Clifford Kuehne holds a “kuehne baby” and a plaque from his Greek Room #7… 

The Lord hath Helped Me Hitherto A Hymn of Worship and Praise #33 in The Lutheran Hymnal It is not surprising that The Handbook to the Lutheran Hymnal speaks of this month’s hymn as “one… 

vignette (vin-yet’), n. 1. short literary essay; sketch vignettist (vin-yet’ist), n. a maker of vignettes, painter, photographer, or writer Dateline: Hales Corners, Wisconsin PAUL R. KOCH, VIGNETTIST first pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church Led by…