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Rooted in Scripture
by Thomas Prachar One of my earliest memories from childhood is being tucked in my bed with my mother sitting next to me reading a Bible story before I went off to sleep. I know that those stories made an impression on me. I distinctly…
History of the Reformation: The 95 Theses
by Mathew Block The day was July 6, 1415. The place was Constance, an imperial city in southern Germany. The Czech theologian Jan Huss had arrived here in early November to face charges of heresy. Despite the promise of safe conduct, he had been imprisoned…
A long-awaited homecoming for refugees
by Jennifer Ardon WINDSOR, Ontario – Nyaboth and Choudier were only children when they left their home in Akobo, in what is now the Republic of South Sudan. Nyaboth was eight years old and Choudier was seven when they were forced to flee in October…
Remembering the Reformation by preaching Luther’s sermons
CANADA – Throughout 2017, the East District of Lutheran Church–Canada is releasing abridged versions of some of Martin Luther’s sermons matched to various appointed Scripture readings from the three year lectionary, and encouraging congregations to use them as part of their own church services. “Martin…
Reformation outreach to your local school
CANADA – As your congregation prepares to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017, you are likely considering ways to reach out to your community. Chances are your local school studies the Reformation at some point in its history curriculum. Why not ask…
Grace for resolution breakers
by Glenn E. Schaeffer How’s it going with your New Year’s resolutions? Are you still on that diet? Are you faithfully going to the gym? Are you spending more time with family and less time at work? Are you getting your spending habits under control?…
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