Articles for Pastors and Laity

Both practical and deeply pastoral, Rev Petersen's articles in The Lutheran Witness help you interpret the world from a Lutheran perspective. 

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Articles by Rev Petersen

• Overcoming Loneliness in the Church

• Reclaiming the Marriage Bed

• Being Merciful to the Toxic

• The Boldness of the Little Drummer Boy

• A View into the Temptation via the Two Natures of Christ

• The Joy of Subordination in Christ

• Advent Isn't a Baby Shower

• Love is hard, hard work

• O Give Thanks to the Lord

• Mercy and Not Sacrifice

• Jealousy in the Brotherhood

• Peace Where Brothers are Engaging

• We Shall Not Want: Psalm 23

• Unlikely Savior, Unlikely Saints

Read Rev Petersen's notes of personal comfort and inspiration for Lutheran pastors new to the ministry written in response to emails requesting counsel or further conversation. They discuss the particular duties and burdens of the Office of the Holy Ministry but are enlightening to all Christians.