Category: Regional Pastors
Spiritual Warfare
by David Haberstock A while ago, I was reading the Introduction to Luther’s Large Catechism and found much wisdom and encouragement there. The recent lockdowns have been a time of great anxiety and frustration. Stuck in our houses, cut off from family, friends, congregation,…
I need God with a Face
by Robert Mohns Many of our days are spent in the routines of life according to our various vocations. We are husbands and wives. We are fathers and mothers. We have families to care for. We work, we study, we play. We worship, we…
Godly Rituals
by David Haberstock A few Sundays ago I was one of five people present at my local church for the live-streaming of the service. I helped lead and support the singing with my voice and a keyboard. Afterward, in an extremely socially distanced fashion,…
For us and for our salvation
by Marvin Bublitz “And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it.” – Matthew 28:2 Why did the angel roll the stone away from the tomb? Ponder…
Letter from the PMC regarding resources to support pastor and worker wellness
May 8, 2020 To: LCC Circuit Counsellors From: President’s Ministry Council (PMC) Re: Resources to Support Pastor and Worker Wellness Dear Co-Workers in Christ, Pastors are well acquainted with the spiritual care resources available to provide for the well-being, comfort and strength of themselves and…
He Will Not Forsake You
by David Haberstock “I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread. He is ever lending generously, and his children become a blessing.” – Psalm 37:25-26 This is a moment of…