Category: Feature Stories
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…
Second meeting between Missouri Synod Lutherans and North American Lutheran Church
Hilliard, Ohio – Representatives of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), the North American Lutheran Church (NALC), and Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) met in Hilliard, Ohio July 19-20 at the NALC offices. At the meeting, the NALC was represented by Bishop John Bradosky; Emeritus Bishop Paull Spring;…
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…
Communion—With God and one another
by Cam Schnarr When we talk about fellowship in the Church, what do we mean? Do we mean getting to know one another better by spending time together? Is this fellowship? Certainly, spending time together is an important kind of fellowship, but this is not…
Remembering Baptism
by Kurt Reinhardt I was 43 days old when it happened. I was held over a small pool in the font. Three times the water was poured over my head. God’s creating word was spoken over me. The Spirit descended. In the name of the Father…
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…