by Bishop John Henderson

God willing, when this edition of The Lutheran is published, the 2021 online sessions of the LCANZ 20th Convention of General Synod will have successfully concluded.

by Helen Beringen

Be careful of barbecue conversations, because you never know where they might lead! Especially if you are newly retired and have an open mind about where God might be leading you.

by Mick Hauser

A lot seems to be made of mission. Complicated methods of how we should go about it are multiform, seeking to be true to the ‘Great Commission’ Jesus entrusted to the church.

by Colleen Fitzpatrick

See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are (1 John 3:1).

by Colleen Fitzpatrick

I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus (1 Corinthians 1:4).

by Colleen Fitzpatrick

Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them? (Luke 9:54)