Category: Columns
In Review: The Meg
By: Rev. Ted Geise Big Shark Shallow Story When Steven Spielberg’s Jaws hit theatres in 1975 the film’s tagline was: “You’ll never go in the water again.” Some people didn’t, and many more had second thoughts every time they dipped their toes in water —even…
From the President, East District – God is our Helper!
By: Paul Zabel “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5). How often in our lives do we leave untapped the great reservoirs God has provided for us? We think we can find the resources…
From the President, Central District – The more things change…
By: Thomas Prachar As I approach retirement at the end of this calendar year, I’ve thought back to some of the first columns I wrote for The Canadian Lutheran. Ian Adnams (editor at that time) suggested that the three new district presidents write about what…
From the President, ABC District – Jesus is our Priceless Treasure
By Glenn Schaeffer “We do not preach ourselves, but we preach Jesus Christ as Lord” (2 Corinthians 4:5) writes St. Paul—and for good reason! Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus is the Saviour of the world! Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the…
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…
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…