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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Uplifting Christmas gifts - December 7, 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 […]
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. […]
From pilgrimage to Pentecost - May 17, 2018
Pentecost didn’t happen only once. The noise intensified. The joy palpable. Community present. A community that had just met. A community that came from different countries and different walks of life. A community that spoke a multitude of languages. A community of young and old. A community of people wandering and people searching. A beautiful […]
Our first calling - April 27, 2018
“What if I choose the wrong path? What if I go in one direction and find out later I was supposed to go in another?” As graduation season looms, students of all ages may begin to wonder about their callings—what to do in high school; what major to study in college; what job to pursue. […]
Spring to-do list for little Lutherans - April 26, 2018
It’s spring, the season of fresh-smelling grass, birds chirping, daffodils blooming, blue skies, rain showers and warmer temperatures. For some in the United States, spring seems to be taking its time, but I’m committed to deepening faith with my children during this season. Here are a few ideas to encourage family faith formation this spring. […]
Rules for church - April 25, 2018
Parents of small children are likely to have a long do and don’t list for worshiping as a family: Don’t tear the pages out of the hymnal. Don’t climb under the pews. Do say “hello” when someone greets you. Do keep your shoes and socks on. On and on and on. Now that I have […]
