Dec2017
Fishing and friendship with ‘Santa Claus’
by Pastor Reid Matthias
In Pastor Reid Matthias’ first week at a new church, he was touched by the generosity of a parishioner – and reminded about the true spirit of Christmas.
Dec2017
Children of the promise
These things can be understood as a figure: the two women represent two covenants. The one whose children are born in slavery is Hagar, and she represents the covenant made… Read more
Dec2017
Have I now become your enemy by telling the truth?
What has become of the goodwill you felt? For I testify that, had it been possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me. Have I… Read more
Dec2017
The adopted children of God
It is through faith that all of you are God’s children in union with Christ Jesus. You were baptised into union with Christ, and now you are clothed, so to… Read more
Dec2017
Prepare the way of the Lord
This is the Good News about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It began as the prophet Isaiah had written: ‘God said, “I will send my messenger ahead of you… Read more
Dec2017
Making ‘lucky’ blessed again
LORD, you have been merciful to your land; you have made Israel prosperous again. You have forgiven your people’s sins and pardoned all their wrongs. (verses 1, 2) Read Psalm… Read more
Dec2017
Former LCA International Mission scholarship student ordained in Cambodia
Daniel Orn, a former LCA International Mission scholarship holder at Australian Lutheran College (ALC), has been ordained as a pastor in LCA partner church, the Lutheran Church in Cambodia (LCC)…. Read more
Dec2017
The revealing law
Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the… Read more
Dec2017
Same-sex marriage – what does it mean for the Lutheran Church of Australia?
Today, Thursday 7 December 2017, the Australian House of Representatives passed unamended the Marriage Amendment (Definitions and Religious Freedoms) Bill, which the Senate passed just over a week ago. The… Read more
Dec2017
Church council member earns emergency post
LCA General Church Council (GCC) member Tim Wiebusch has been appointed as Chief Officer Operations for the Victorian State Emergency Service (VICSES).