Category: Feature Stories

August 12, 2024

The Gospel Still at Work in 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in 1993. by Edwin Lehman “What must we do to ensure that we will be an effective church in the year 2024?” I recently attended a meeting at which that question was the focus of six seriously offered…

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July 18, 2024

A Closer Study of the Lord’s Prayer: Part Two

NOTE: This is the second in a series of study articles on the Lord’s Prayer. See the first article here and the introduction to the series here. by John Kreutzwieser Thy kingdom come / Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven…

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July 2, 2024

Doctor Luke: Evangelist & Physician

by James Kellerman We learn from Colossians 4:14 that Luke was a physician. But did that fact have any bearing on the way that he wrote his Gospel? We could answer that question by simply searching for words in Luke or Acts that might have…

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June 14, 2024

Crossing the Finish Line in Faith: The Challenge of Euthanasia in Canada Today

by Ken Maher The runner staggers and stumbles. Every breath is a lancing fire down his side. He can barely lift his feet high enough to slide them forward. But the finish line is in sight, finally. It’s the end of the gruelling marathon, if…

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May 6, 2024

A Closer Study of the Lord’s Prayer: Part One

NOTE: This is the first in a series of study articles on the Lord’s Prayer. Before reading, you may wish to see Rev. Dr. John Kreutzwieser’s introduction to the series here. by John Kreutzwieser Our Father who art in heaven / Hallowed be Thy name…

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April 22, 2024

Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice!

Celebrating the Birth of Lutheran Hymnals   by Thomas M. Winger The genius of Lutheranism is our clear teaching of justification by grace through faith in Christ alone. But the joy of Lutheranism is our hymns! This year, as part of the 500th anniversary of…

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