Category: Headline
Volcano threatens Nicaragua congregations
The eruption of a volcano in northwest Nicaragua could affect members of Iglesia Luterana Sinodo de Nicaragua (ILSN) congregations. News reports say Telica Volcano, which is near the city of Leon recently become more active and scientists report increased seismic activity. Associated Press quotes the…
Fasten your seatbelts for the return of Jesus…or not.
by Michael Keith Jesus may return today or Sunday, May 22 or any day thereafter but I feel somewhat justified in saying He will not return on Saturday, May 21. The news media is buzzing because of another attempt by someone to name the day…
Sharing God’s gardening gifts
by James Morgan As you go about planting your vegetable garden this spring, keep these words in mind from the hymn For the Fruits of His Creation in Lutheran Service Book: “For the plowing, sowing, reaping, Silent growth while we are sleeping, Future needs in…
Eleven Christians walk free from Iranian court
An advocacy group for persecuted Christians, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), reports that an Iranian court has acquitted eleven members of an evangelical denomination who were charged with “action against the order of the country” and drinking alcohol. The charges referred to their involvement in a…
Lutheran university college responds to Slave Lake fire
by Keven Drews EDMONTON — Lutherans spent Monday morning collecting food, clothing, blankets and toiletries for residents of a northern Alberta town who have fled a devastating wild fire. According to media reports, the blaze – fanned by winds as high as 100 kilometres an…
Lutheran: more than a survey answer
If Statistics Canada asks you to fill in the 2011 National Household Survey, at some point you will answer a question about your religion. For some it’s easy because they practice their religion regularly by attending church, synagogue, mosque or other places of worship. For…
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