The Canadian Lutheran Posts
President’s Christmas Message: Standing at the door
Jesus knocks, but occupants inside don’t always hear by Robert Bugbee The words appear in red letters in special editions of the Bible: “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come…
New chairman for Commission on Theology and Church Relations
In its first meeting since Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) 2011 convention, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) elected Rev. Warren Hamp (Faith, Kitchener) as its new chairman and Cliff Pyle (Grace, Saskatoon) as its secretary. The previous chairman and secretary of the CTCR had reached…
Debate over euthanasia reopened in Canada
by Mathew Block The legal status of euthanasia is once again under debate in Canada, as Gloria Taylor and a number of other plaintiffs (including the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association) take the government to court over the issue. Gaynor, a sufferer of Lou Gehrig’s…
Life’s toughest lesson
“…but [Jesus Christ] made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly…
St. Catharines seminary begins search for president
Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary During a recent online conference, the Board of Regents of Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) in St. Catharines decided the seminary cannot continue operating under temporary leadership. Therefore, following approval from Lutheran Church–Canada’s Board of Directors as mandated in LCC’s Handbook,…
A pure and simple gift: Is it really free?
by Ian Adnams The English language is perplexing at times, especially as it reflects cultural leanings. At this time of year we hear a lot about gifts. People are busy looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a loved one. Christians celebrate God giving the…