Mar2022
Open compassion
by President Justin Sansalu
I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds (Psalm 77:11,12).
Mar2022
The really big guy
by Jamie Fewster
As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time forth and forevermore (Psalm 125:2).
Mar2022
‘Please keep praying’ for flood-hit communities
While deadly floodwaters in eastern Australia have receded and the clean-up continues in the wake of the tragedy, praying for affected communities is more important than ever, say Lutheran church leaders in some of the worst-hit areas.
Mar2022
Blessings flow from partnership
A new worship and ministry centre at Noosaville in Queensland may be the visible fruit of a 35-year collaboration between the co-located Lutheran church and college there, but their partnership is all about blessing people in both communities.
Mar2022
When my foot is slipping
by Coral Gallasch
When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul (Psalm 94:18,19).
Mar2022
A blessing when I least expected it!
by Barb Mattiske
This is a story about what happened to us a couple of years ago in China. After completing breast cancer surgery (six months of chemo and three months of radiotherapy), we celebrated with a trip to China. First time without a wig … first time venturing out of the safety of doctors and a cancer… Read more
Mar2022
Knitting together past and future: the new ALC
There are two guiding principles behind Australian Lutheran College’s new strategic plan: its identity deeply embedded in the history and life of the LCANZ, and the need to embrace and respond to the diverse needs of a 21st-century learning church.
Mar2022
Forgiveness and healing even in weakness
by Bishop Jack Urame
Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit (Psalm 51:11,12).
Mar2022
From helplessness to hope
by Anja Markkanen
Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds (Psalm 36:5).
Mar2022
Confronting fear
by Pastor Greg Fowler
The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? (Psalm 27:1)
