Category: Feature Stories
Feed the fire
This article by Rev. Dr. Ed Lehman appeared in the July 1988 issue of The Canadian Lutheran, the first issue of the magazine to appear following Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) founding convention. Now, twenty-five years later, we’ve asked Dr. Lehman to re-read his original article and…
Job and the Monsters: A review of Pacific Rim
by Ted Giese Pacific Rim is not a dumb action film. It’s visually sophisticated, complex and—if you like epic sci-fi—it could be the best fun you’ll have in theatre this summer. There’s more to this film than watching giant robots battle giant monsters. As it…
The God of our fathers
by Mathew Block Moses stood before the burning bush. A Voice had just spoken to him from the flames. “Moses!” it had called. “Moses!” And he had answered: “Here I am.” “Do not come any closer,” the Voice said. “Take off your sandals for the…
Ukrainian seminarians celebrate graduation
UKRAINE – On July 21, Concordia Lutheran Seminary (Odessa) held its graduation ceremony. Six students graduated from their three-year education program. They will now begin their two years vicarage in Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) congregations under the supervision of Ukrainian pastors….
The Conjuring: “I Ain’t Afraid of no Ghost!”
by Ted Giese Are you afraid of ghosts? Last Friday night the theatre was sold out for the much anticipated horror film The Conjuring (rated R)—full of people looking for a ‘good’ scare. The film tells the story of the Perron family, who buy an…
LCMS convention expands inter-church relations
by Mathew Block ST. LOUIS, Missouri – Yesterday the triennial convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) came to a close. This convention was marked with a number of resolutions designed to expand inter-church relations, including the official recognition of three new partner churches. The…
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