The Canadian Lutheran Posts

October 26, 2020

The Enduring Word: Lutherans & Bible Translation

by Mathew Block “The Word of the Lord endures forever.” That phrase, drawn from Scripture, was the rallying cry of the early Reformation. “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of our God will stand forever” (Isaiah 40:8). And again: “The grass withers,…

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October 23, 2020

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:…

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October 22, 2020

LCC holds first Special Convention

  NATIONAL – The first Special Convention of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) was held on Saturday, October 17 via Zoom with 77 voting delegates and 26 advisory delegates in attendance. LCC President Timothy Teuscher called the meeting to order and Vice-president Thomas Kruesel led the assembly…

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October 22, 2020

LCC central regional pastor discusses fear on KFUO radio’s The Coffee Hour

  WORLDWIDE – Rev. David Haberstock, Central Regional Pastor of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC), was a guest on KFUO radio’s morning program The Coffee Hour, joining hosts Sarah Gulseth and Andy Bates for a discussion on the topic of fear. This interview followed the publication of…

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October 20, 2020

A Look Back

  by Marvin Bublitz Once again we are at that time when we look back and consider the Reformation. Looking back can be a beneficial exercise. Recently, I have been looking back as my siblings and I have been going through my mother’s house to…

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October 19, 2020

International Missions Update

WORLDWIDE – Planning is underway for Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s 2021 International Missions Budget, as well as the Project Proposals for Concordia Lutheran Mission Society (CLMS) and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League – Canada (LWMLC). Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is still in the process of working…

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