Category: Columns

April 2, 2024

What is of First Importance?

by Timothy Teuscher When it comes to our personal lives there are many things that are of first importance to us. To the one who is unemployed, what is of first importance is finding a good-paying job. For the person reaching the end of her…

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March 4, 2024

Religiously?

by Marvin Bublitz A few years ago, I went in for my semi-annual dentist appointment. As the dentist prepared to start he asked me, “Do you floss?” “Yes,” I said, “religiously.”  He smiled approvingly. Then he bent over to start the cleaning. He glanced at…

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February 27, 2024

Theology of Sound

by Timothy Teuscher “Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom…” (Colossians 3:16a). It was these words of St. Paul, as well as similar passages in Holy Scripture, that informed my previous column on the subject…

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February 22, 2024

Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun…

by Robert Mohns “Jesus shall reign where’re the sun does its successive journey’s run. His kingdom stretch from shore to shore till moons shall wax and wane no more. To Him shall endless prayer be made and endless praises crown His head; His name like sweet…

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February 15, 2024

A Fast From Enthusiasm

by David Haberstock Are you worn out? Life is so taxing these days. Never enough hours in the day. Never enough energy to face the evils around us. And yet, you are supposed to be happy, successful, living your best life now. I just don’t…

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February 5, 2024

Think About These Things

by Mathew Block Have you ever heard a beautiful piece of music which made your heart swell? Or had an unexpected epiphany while reading? Or been inspired by the story of someone who did what was right even when it was hard? Or been moved…

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