The Canadian Lutheran Posts

August 13, 2018

Lutherans and the Benedict Option: Charting our way in a post-Christian society

by Esko Murto To tell a complicated thing in a simple way is better than telling a simple thing in a complicated way. Rod Dreher’s 2017 book The Benedict Option falls into the first category. It is approachable, easy to read, and clear enough, but…

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August 12, 2018

ILC Prepares for 2018 World Conference

BELGIUM – The International Lutheran Council (ILC) will hold its 26th (11th) World Conference September 26-29, 2018 in Antwerp, Belgium, meeting under the theme “Ecclesiology and Ecumenism.” The event will also mark the ILC’s 25th anniversary in its current form. Among other business, the World…

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August 10, 2018

In Review: Mission Impossible: Fallout

By: Rev. Ted Giese Plot takes back seat to action With blood, sweat, and a broken ankle Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt bursts onto the screen for yet another Mission Impossible film in Mission: Impossible – Fallout. It’s called Mission Impossible not mission possible for…

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August 10, 2018

Consider All The Works Thy Hand Has Made

by Timothy Teuscher We who bear the name of Christ by virtue of our baptism are a new creation. And while we live in this world, we are not, as He says, to be “of the world” (John 17:14). St. John tells us not to…

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August 9, 2018

CLWR seeking Full Time Donor and Communications Officer

Job Posting – Donor and Communications Officer – Community Relations Department Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is seeking a full time Donor and Communications Officer in its Winnipeg office. This position is a 12-month term with possibility of extension. Inspired by God’s love for humanity,…

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August 8, 2018

A Light in the Darkness

By: Mathew Block There is prepared on high My heritage, my lot; Though here on earth I sink and die, My heaven shall fail me not. Though here my days are dark, And oft my tears must rain, Whene’er my Saviour’s Light I mark, Lo,…

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