Category: Columns

February 19, 2019

From the President – Present in the Holy Word

By: Timothy Teuscher 2019 marks the 500th Anniversary of the Leipzig Debate which was held in the summer of 1519. At that time, Martin Luther met with the Roman theologian, Johann Eck, to debate issues surrounding indulgences, purgatory, and penance, subjects first raised as a…

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February 8, 2019

From the East Regional Pastor: Amid time of change rely on Jesus being there among us

By: Rev. Marvin Bublitz Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, the Lord be with you. “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32) In late 2018 we began a new Church Year with the First Sunday…

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February 6, 2019

Table Talk: Serving those who serve

By: Mathew Block “I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf” (Romans 15:30).  With these words, St. Paul called on the Christians in…

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January 3, 2019

In Review: Aquaman

Not So Serious: Aquaman Charts a New Course for DC Aquaman is the story of Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) the son of a lighthouse keeper, Tom Curry (Temuera Morrison), and an Atlantean princess, Atlanna (Nicole Kidman), who must come to terms with his royal lineage…

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December 22, 2018

From the President, Central District – Auf wiedersehen

By: Thomas Prachar After roughly 135 of these columns for The Canadian Lutheran, it’s time to say, “auf wiedersehen.” Rather than translating the German as “good-bye,” I prefer, “until we see each other again.” As a new Church Year begins with the season of Advent,…

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December 21, 2018

From the President, East District – Roundabouts

By: Paul Zabel “But they did not obey or incline their ear, but walked in their own counsels and in the stubbornness of their evil hearts, and went backward and not forward.” (Jeremiah 7:24) One of the curious experiences I encounter as I travel the…

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