Category: Headline

February 27, 2015

Chaplains’ counsel critical to the Army chain of command

NOTE: The following article comes courtesy of  the Canadian Armed Forces. Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) clergy play an important role in our military’s chaplaincy, both in regular and reserve forces. In late 2014, LCC helped sponsor an exhibit in Toronto commemorating the role chaplains play in…

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February 26, 2015

Remembering the Persecuted Church in congregational worship

ONLINE – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has made available resources for congregations wishing to remember the plight of the persecuted Church in their worship services. “Given the recent and growing number of Christians killed for the sake of Christ, a congregation might wish to…

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February 26, 2015

The Martyrs’ Message

by Mathew Block On February 15, Christians around the world shuddered as news of the Islamic State’s most recent atrocity was publicized. The terrorist organization released a video that day in which they beheaded 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians en masse. “Their only words were ‘Jesus,…

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February 25, 2015

Take it to the Lord in prayer

by Thomas Prachar   “I’m so far behind, I think I’m first.” My administrative assistant, Lil, muttered this phrase the other day in an attempt to describe how far behind she was when it comes to the work in our office. I started to list all…

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February 24, 2015

Update on the ABC District situation – February 24, 2015

NOTE: The following is a summary of information on the current financial situation taking place in the ABC District, and is derived from media reports, official statements, and other communications. On February 20, the Alberta-British Columbia District and affiliated entities (collectively “the District Group”) were…

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February 23, 2015

How God really speaks today

Editor’s Note: From time to time we run across other publications that reflect the high value we place on Scripture as God’s revelation. The following article is such a publication, highlighting the dangers of “just following your heart” when it comes to faith. by Phillip…

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