Kimberly Knowle-Zeller
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Kimberly Knowle-Zeller is an ordained ELCA pastor, mother of two and spouse of an ELCA pastor. She lives with her family in Cole Camp, Mo. Her website is kimberlyknowlezeller.com.
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Look toward the light - July 4, 2019
“Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). I grew up loving fireworks. I loved the bright red, green and purple illuminating the night sky; the anticipation I felt as I waited for darkness to descend; that first robust […]
What changing pews taught us about church - April 11, 2019
As a mom of two little ones, I’ve discovered that every season of parenting brings a different need for the best place to sit in worship. In the early days, with my first child, I needed room for the car seat and sleeping baby, then access to the rocking chairs in back for nursing. Then […]
Called - February 19, 2019
In the Lutheran church we talk a lot about callings. Martin Luther preached that everyone is called into the priesthood of believers, bearing witness to Jesus in all we say and do. Luther himself felt called both in preaching and as a parent. For us, too, the work we do in our homes, offices, churches, […]
Uplifting Christmas gifts - December 25, 2018
Earlier this year, Living Lutheran invited readers and writers to submit personal stories of gifts that illuminated the true meaning of Christmas for them. From a kind note to beloved people to a dozen potatoes, the responses surprised, delighted and moved us. Select submissions are included here; read additional stories in part two of this […]
Love comes down - December 20, 2018
And the cows said, “Moo!” The sheep said, “Baa!” The chickens said, “Cluck!” My daughter, Charlotte, could have chimed in with the cows shouting, “Moo!” But that’s where her animal sounds end. As she stood on the pew watching the Christmas Eve pageant with the children telling the story of Jesus’ birth, I thought: “She […]
Loved beyond measure: Why church leaders need words of affirmation - October 18, 2018
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Editor’s note: This reflection is offered in conjunction with the ELCA’s Rostered Ministers Appreciation initiative. Learn more and get involved at elca.org/rmappreciation. Our rostered ministers are called from all walks of life. They serve in all kinds of roles—pastors, deacons, chaplains, musicians and more. They wear all sorts of hats—curators of worship, property managers, accountants, […]
Looking for the Word - September 12, 2018
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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being (John 1:1-3). Imagine a world without words. Not a complete lack of words, but definitely […]
Summer not-to-do list for Lutheran parents - July 5, 2018
I want to experience the goodness that summer has to offer, but I don’t want to experience my toddler’s meltdowns or feel guilty about tasks left undone. Whether in the shape of lazy days by the pool, late nights by the campfire, catching fireflies, drinking lemonade or swinging at the park, summer days are meant […]
Holy transitions - May 30, 2018
For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope (Jeremiah 29:11). Cheers and tears often accompany transitions in our lives. While potty training our daughter, our days were filled with plenty of cheering, delight and tears. […]
