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Called by God
by Ed Kettner What does it mean to say that we have been “called by God”? God has sent his Word into the world, and by it people are called to repentance and faith. We learn in Martin Luther’s Small Catechism that “the Holy Spirit…
ILC and African Lutherans commend Ethiopian church for biblical faithfulness
WORLD – The International Lutheran Council (ILC) and the African Lutheran Theological Conference have sent a joint letter of support to President Wakseyoum Idosa and the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY). The EECMY recently severed ties with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)…
Listen up!
by Mathew Block A boy is playing video games when his mother comes into the room. “Sean,” she says, “can you take out the garbage?” “In a minute,” he replies, eyes still on the screen. Ten minutes later his mother returns. Sean is still playing…
Lenten devotions from Lutheran Hour Ministries
ONLINE – Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) has released new devotions for Lent, which begins today on Ash Wednesday. The devotions are being made available online through LHM’s website in a variety of formats. Entitled “From the Cradle to the Empty Grave,” the series is available…
CLS calls president
EDMONTON – The Board of Regents of Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) in Edmonton has called Rev. Dr. Carl Fickenscher to serve as the seminary’s new president. Dr. Fickenscher currently serves as Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions and Dean of Pastoral Education and Certification at…
Lutheran Church–Canada and Roman Catholics begin talks
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario – Representatives of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) met together February 1 in an attempt to chart a course for formal talks between LCC and the CCCB. Participants of the Working Group have suggested “Christian marriage”…
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