Category: Table Talk
This Body of Death
by Mathew Block “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” | Genesis 1:27 The creation of humankind is probably one of the best-known stories in Scripture. Just ask any Sunday…
Standing Together
by Mathew Block In June, Lutheran Church–Canada held its synodical convention, our first national gathering since the decision to restructure in 2017. I’ve been asked by several people how the convention went, and my repeated refrain has been: “Joyful!” One of the blessings of our…
Like Seed into the Ground
by Mathew Block Jesus told a parable: “A sower went out to sow…” And you know the rest. Some seed fell on the path and was eaten by birds. Some fell on rocky ground where it grew a little, before ultimately shriveling in the sun…
The Cruciform Cosmos
by Mathew Block In his book, Orthodoxy, G.K. Chesterton writes that the shape of the cross makes a good symbol for our faith’s explanative power. Starting from a single point, the arms of the cross reach out in four directions. And no matter how far…
To the Ends of the Earth
by Mathew Block “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). So begins the very first verse of Scripture. This mighty God who needs nothing Himself nevertheless chooses to create a world with which He may share His love—to create a…
In Your Presence
by Mathew Block You’re at a church event when suddenly everything seems to change. You become captivated. Your heart beats fast. The air seems thick and heavy—almost suffocating. You seem to feel God all around you. “Surely,” you think to yourself, “the LORD is in…
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