http://www.hwsstudent.org/A webzine for Lutheran youth participating in Here We Stand Confirmation.en-usCopyright 2010 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.webmaster@augsburgfortress.org1http://www.hwsstudent.org/webzine.php?article=29867Excerpt: Dear Winking Luther, My father and I were never really close. Now our relationship is non-existent. I wish things could be different but they are not. I haven't heard from my father now for eight months. My mother often encourages me to invite him to my confirmation that is quickly coming up but I'm afraid he won't show like usual. It makes me upset wondering if he even cares that he lost his daughter. I guess my question is, am I not following the commandment about obeying my...http://www.hwsstudent.org/webzine.php?article=29866Erik Ullestad<br /> <br /> Excerpt: The season of Lent is a time for reflection, prayer, and sacrifice. Some people choose to take on a Lenten discipline for the days between Ash Wednesday and Easter. Giving up something—or starting something new—helps us recall Jesus' 40 days of temptation by the devil. It also reminds us of Jesus' sacrifice, suffering, and death. Here are some ideas for Lenten disciplines. 1. Stop texting. Give your thumbs a rest and explore new ways to communicate with your friends. Your...http://www.hwsstudent.org/webzine.php?article=29857Haley, age 16<br /> <br /> Excerpt: I attend a Catholic private school, which is weird because I'm a Lutheran. Most of the time it's not a big deal. My friends and teachers are cool with me being a Lutheran. The cool thing about my school is that they require us to serve other people for ten hours each semester. Lots of the other schools in town have special awards for kids who do service projects, but none of them require it. My service project this week was to serve breakfast to homeless people downtown through the...http://www.hwsstudent.org/webzine.php?article=29752Erik Ullestad<br /> <br /> Excerpt: American Idol is back with a vengence for its ninth season. After an all-time low rating in its final episode in May 2009, Idol is crushing the competition in the first few weeks of 2010. Much of their early-season success is due to the revolving door of celebrity guest hosts, Simon Cowell's announcement that this is his last season. January is devoted to the regional auditions. The judges sift through the thousands of applicants and identify a handful of budding stars that will go to...http://www.hwsstudent.org/webzine.php?article=29743Erik Ullestad<br /> <br /> Excerpt: Water is everywhere. Most of the earth and most of our bodies are water. Water gives life to plants and animals. Water also brings death to victims of floods. It is the most important element on the planet. When I was in sixth grade, my doctor told me it was time to start washing my face twice a day with a certain kind of soap. It seemed that I had entered into the junior-high phase of zits. Yuck! It was so frustrating, not to mention a bit embarrassing when I was at overnight parties or...