Category: Regional Pastors
The Gift of the Office of Public Ministry
by Robert Mohns I am indebted to Lutheran Church–Canada’s first Synodical President, Rev. Dr. Edwin Lehman, for bringing to my attention a little tract written by Rev. Dr. Albert Schwerman, entitled, “The Call into the Glorious Office of Holy Ministry.” The Office of Holy Ministry…
What Does God Say About You?
by David Haberstock Who are you? It is an unavoidable question these days. Identity politics and tribalism are two ways in which the world seeks to answer this question. The world will put you in your place and label you. Victim. Oppressor. Winner. Loser. But…
The One Key Needful
by Robert Mohns Recently I found myself living not the dream but rather the parables of Jesus. Particularly the “lost and found” parables of Luke 15. I had just got off the bus from Edmonton and discovered that my keys (and there are a lot…
Mystery vs. Mysticism
by David Haberstock How do you identify the true Church? Where can it be found? These are important questions for the sake of a peaceful conscience and assurance in faith. For if you do not know that your congregation is really the “Church” then everything…
Faith Born of Fire
by Marvin Bublitz Thirty-seven years ago, my wife and I spent our honeymoon in the Calgary, Banff, and Jasper area. From the Stampede to Lake Louise to the Columbia Icefields, I have many memories from that trip, including a boat trip. Our guide pointed out…
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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