Category: Columns
All My Remembrance of You
by Robert Mohns St. Paul often included greetings to the saints under his care. He did this not only in a general way, but also at times in very personal ways. In a similar way, I want to repeat what Scripture has to say and…
Holy Communion(s)
by Timothy Teuscher Our synodical constitution states the following regarding the primary duty of the president: to “use all means at his command to promote and maintain unity of doctrine and practice in all the regions” (Article X.3). This I have attempted to do over…
Together One, For Better or Worse
by Marvin Bublitz Dear friends, we have just come out of our convention, and the theme, Together One, was evident throughout. But now what? Do we treat the theme and the many things learned there like the National Anthem at the beginning of a ball…
A Busy Summer in the Central Region
by David Haberstock Since convention, my life has been a whirlwind. Immediately afterward I was involved in a dialogue between Lutheran Church–Canada and the Roman Catholic Church. Then I tried to take some time off, but as President-Elect several requests came to me, and I…
Watch the Birds
by Marvin Bublitz As I listen to the birds, I see a robin collecting just the rights twigs for her nest. It is such a peaceful sight. As I sip my coffee, I marvel at how the birds build their nest with what they find….
Together in the Storm
by Mathew Block In June and July, the area of Manitoba where I live suffered two serious instances of flooding. The first storm centered on the town of Minitonas about twenty minutes away, causing serious damage there, though floodwaters hit homes on the edge of…