Category: Columns

October 12, 2012

Martin Luther: Sinner/Saint

by Mathew Block Occasionally when sharing my faith with others, I will be met with the reply: “You’re a Lutheran? But don’t you know the terrible things that Martin Luther did?” More often than not, these people are referring to Luther’s treatise On the Jews…

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September 5, 2012

Truth

by Peggy Pederson Pilate asked Jesus: “What is Truth?” But Truth was standing right in front of him, because Truth is a person. Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.” Now in the middle of US Presidential elections, “Spin” is flying…

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August 14, 2012

LCC on the road: “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few”—Theological education in Nicaragua

by Leonardo Neitzel NICARAGUA – It has been amazing to see the fields of sandias (watermelons) in Nicaragua these days, even though it has not rained much this year. As one drives on the highways, large, grown-up watermelons are easily spotted, lying in the fields…

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August 13, 2012

By the renewing of your mind

by Mathew Block “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2). This was the advice St. Paul gave to the Christians in Rome nearly 2,000 years ago. It’s advice Christians today…

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July 11, 2012

Naaman: A teacher you never knew

by Robert Bugbee Now, before you go any farther, get out your Bible and read 2 Kings 5:1-14. When you’ve finished, come right back. I’ll wait for you in the next paragraph on this page. I promise! *   *   *   *   *   *   * Naaman…

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June 21, 2012

LCC President’s convention sermon now online

A month ago today, the ABC District’s 2012 Convention wrapped up, bringing to an end this round of district conventions in Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC). President Robert Bugbee of LCC had been invited to preach at the opening worship service at each of the three conventions. He…

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