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30
Sep2025

‘It’s been a privilege to share your stories’

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After 26 years with the LCA, including 14 years as editor of The Lutheran and 12 years as communications manager, Linda Macqueen has retired. During that time, she transformed how the church communicates with members and readers.

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04
Aug2020

LLL welcomes new CEO

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Ross Smith will be the new Chief Executive Officer of the LLL. He will replace Allen Kupke, who is retiring later this year. Ross will be only the fifth person… Read more

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01
Mar2018

God works in the ordinary

by Helen Beringen

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Being a blessing to others often doesn’t require doing anything spectacular, sensational or extraordinary. In fact, God most often uses the ordinary things of life to shower his goodness on people.

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30
Mar2017

Strong love, strong culture

by Helen Beringen and Rob Borgas

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An amazing strength of character shines through the diminutive Daphne Puntjina. She has a strong love for God and for her Central Australian community. This white-haired grandmother may be 73 years old, but age hasn’t wearied her spirited love and support for her community.

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24
Feb2017

From little plants, big love grows

by Helen Beringen

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Browsing through the handmade treasures of a country market, you can easily sense when you are buying love. Vendors spruik a cornucopia of local goods all created with care, from… Read more

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