Category: Columns

October 16, 2019

What Can I Do?

by Marvin Bublitz I am in Nova Scotia as I write this. Hurricane Dorian passed over our heads a few days ago. By the time you read this, it will be long forgotten by most, except those who lived it and are still putting things…

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October 8, 2019

The Conquered Foe

by Mathew Block In this issue, we consider in greater detail the supernatural world which exists just beyond our line of vision. In contemporary culture, it is common, even among Christians, to ignore the spiritual powers at work around us. And yet, Scripture is clear:…

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September 26, 2019

Hair-raising horror: It Chapter Two

by Ted Giese It Chapter Two continues the story of 2017’s It, based on the 1986 Stephen King novel. In the sequel, a group of adults—Beverly Marsh, Bill Denbrough, Richie Tozier, Mike Hanlon, Ben Hanscom, Eddie Kaspbrak, Stanley Uris—band together to keep a promise and return to…

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August 28, 2019

Our Partnership in the Gospel

by Timothy Teuscher “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you… because of your partnership in the Gospel from the first day until now” (Philippians 1:3, 5). It is significant that the word “partnership” which Paul uses in these verses comes from the…

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August 20, 2019

What Kind of Trouble Can You Get Into?

by Robert Mohns In the last months, I have had the opportunity to attend both the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (ABC District) convention and the National Youth Gathering. I would like to commend the organizing committees, councils, volunteers, leaders, and participants at these events! We…

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August 13, 2019

A Faithful Summer

by David Haberstock Summer is upon us, and before a recent camping trip with my family, I was limping toward summer holidays like a teacher in the last week of school. Summer is a time for rest and renewing relationships with far-flung family and friends…

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