Memories worth every pedal
Living Faithfully

Memories worth every pedal

On a Monday afternoon in late July, James Colver and Shepherd, 9, were kicking back and relaxing at a hotel. James said he was tired—but a “good kind of tired”—as…
Scripture at the center
Living Faithfully

Scripture at the center

Leighton, an eager third-grader, held up his Bible for me to see. “Look what I did!” he exclaimed, pressing it into my hands. The previous Sunday in worship, third-graders and…
Shining God’s light
Living Faithfully

Shining God’s light

Focal verse “No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same…
Nevada goats receive Lutheran baa-lessing
Living Faithfully

Nevada goats receive Lutheran baa-lessing

How did 260 goats end up being blessed at St. Paul Lutheran Family in Carson City, Nevada? “It was a pretty big ordeal,” said Chad Adamik, pastor of St. Paul….
Generations of faith
Mission & Ministry

Generations of faith

Where are the young people? How will we pass on the faith to future generations? What can we do to bring youth to church? These questions can be heard in…
Joyful offerings
Living Faithfully

Joyful offerings

Focal verse Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God (Hebrews 13:16). Reflection Every year our area churches host…
“I can fully participate”
Living Faithfully

“I can fully participate”

Growing up as a deaf child in the Philippines, Mary Grace Asuncion felt unsupported. Her family didn’t know sign language, nor did they care to learn. “I wasn’t able to…
“Final place of safety”
Mission & Ministry

“Final place of safety”

Working the overnight shift at the chapel at Ramstein Air Base in Germany is a challenge, but Chaplain Katie Osweiler is thankful to be helping refugees from Afghanistan on their…