Category: Columns
He Will Not Forsake You
by David Haberstock “I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread. He is ever lending generously, and his children become a blessing.” – Psalm 37:25-26 This is a moment of…
In the sure and certain hope of the resurrection
by Robert Mohns Bright white light, made brighter still by the freshly fallen snow, envelopes the landscape and greets the little band of followers. The pastor is out front leading, then the casket, then family and friends trailing behind. It was a bitter cold day,…
No Easter?
by Marvin Bublitz I recently had a conversation with Rev. Matthew Fenn of Stratford, Ontario. We were speaking of the possibility of having no services on Easter Sunday, and he reminded me of a quote from C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: “always…
Of First Importance
by Timothy Teuscher “He is risen. He is risen indeed! Alleluia!” It is with those familiar words that I greet you—the pastors, deacons, and members of the congregations of our Synod—this Eastertide. It certainly is an Easter that none of us will ever forget. There…
A Long Lent
by Mathew Block Chances are you’re facing difficult times right now. As a result of COVID-19, many people are afraid, either for themselves or for loved ones. Perhaps you are struggling with loneliness. Perhaps you are grieving the loss of a job. Perhaps you are…
Concerning COVID-19: Statement from LCC’s President
Concerning the Coronavirus (COVID-19) A Statement from the President of Lutheran Church–Canada Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “Who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14). Those words of Holy Scripture came to mind as…
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