Mar2022
Blessing the children
by Dianne Eckermann
And [Jesus] took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them (Mark 10:16).
Mar2022
Because we bear your name
by Dianne Eckermann
You are among us, Lord, and we bear your name; do not forsake us (Jeremiah 14:9).
Mar2022
LCANZ launches flood appeal
The General Church Board has authorised the launch of a flood appeal to help alleviate the suffering of people and communities in south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Mar2022
Gifts in the wood
Retired farmer Albert has always been good with his hands. Now he’s combining his passion for woodwork with supporting Australian Lutheran World Service.
Mar2022
Child Safety webinar draws hundreds
More than 370 people participated in the first LCA Child Safety Standards for Congregations webinar, held on Saturday 26 March.
Mar2022
The joy of salvation
by Dianne Eckermann
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation (Isaiah 12:3).
Mar2022
Lutherans plan refugee support
Lutheran World Federation (LWF) representatives have met in Poland and Slovakia and are meeting this week in Romania to plan the Lutheran emergency response for refugees fleeing war-torn Ukraine.
Mar2022
Reunited
by Dianne Eckermann
Then Joseph prepared his chariot and went up to meet Israel his father in Goshen. He presented himself to him and fell on his neck and wept on his neck a good while (Genesis 46:29).
Mar2022
Nearer to God
by Dianne Eckermann
Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, ‘This man receives sinners and eats with them’ (Luke 15:1,2).
Mar2022
Repentance and forgiveness
by Mark Schubert
I said to myself, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord’. And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone (Psalm 32:5b).
