Category: President’s Ponderings
Farewell to Alleluia
by Timothy Teuscher The omission of the “alleluia” (Hebrew for “praise the Lord”) during the season of Lent has been described as the church’s ‘fast’—a fast we observe until we hear the joyful news of Christ’s resurrection on Easter morning and that glad “alleluia” sounds…
Singing the Angels’ Christmas Song
by Timothy Teuscher For centuries, the Christmas song of the angels has sounded forth week after week in the liturgy of Christ’s church: “Glory to God in the highest, and peace to His people on earth” (Luke 2:14). These words from the account of…
It’s Good To Be In A Rut!
by Robert Mohns What’s the difference between a rut and a ditch? About six feet. This was the advice given to young drivers such as myself who lived in the Red River gumbo of southern Manitoba. The temptation for novice drivers when driving the…
The Paradox of Christian Faith and Life
by Timothy Teuscher The word ‘paradox’ refers to a statement that seems to be contradictory and yet is true. For instance: “The more you learn, the more you realize how little you know.” And again: “The pursuit of happiness makes you unhappy.” Or further:…
Leaving the Light On
by Timothy Teuscher “We’ll leave the light on for you.” That’s been Motel 6’s popular marketing slogan for nearly 35 years. The phrase also expresses well the reason why we observe the various festivals and commemorations on the liturgical calendar of the Lutheran Church (Lutheran…
You’re Grounded!
by Robert Mohns “You’re grounded!” “That’s the worst word ever invented,” retorted the teenager, slamming the bedroom door. For young people, the word “grounded” always seems to have a negative meaning. After one hundred days of mandated social isolation and being locked inside our…
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