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Living Faithfully

Take faith outside

If we want our children to recognize God at work in their ordinary lives, we need to talk about God in ordinary places. Our church is trying something new this…

Mission & Ministry

Haircuts and hope

Some students at the New LIFE School in the South Bronx, N.Y., use razors and scissors in addition to pencils and pens. The 10 students are learning to be barbers,…

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Health volunteers offer care, encounter grace

“We were infused with the grace of God right away and it carried throughout the day.” Nothing was going right in the neonatal intensive care unit at Arusha (Tanzania) Lutheran…

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Christ’s love served one bowl at a time

Not sisters by birth or blood, but sisters united through faith and service describes the Soup Sisters ministry of Christ by the Lake Lutheran Church in Bull Shoals, Ark.   With…

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For such a time as this

In the biblical story of Esther, a young woman called by God “for such a time as this” uses her voice and influence to seek justice for her people. This…

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Summer not-to-do list for Lutheran parents

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…

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Camp reaches out in love

Attending camp can be an exciting part of a kid’s summer. But for those whose families struggle financially, paying the cost to attend isn’t always possible. Camp Agapé is trying…

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“We pray for the peace from above”

Editor’s note: With global migration on the rise and cultural polarization increasing, there is a pressing need for peace among neighbors and nations. In this six-part series, “Lutheran legacy of…

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The nature of faith

Serena Cottrell vividly recalls a moment one stark Midwestern winter day when her faith was stirred: “On a cold January day, we stood on ice on the shore of Lake…

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Lutherans join Muslim neighbors for Ramadan iftars

For the past month, Muslims worldwide have been observing the holy month of Ramadan with daily fasting from sunrise until sundown. And every evening they’ve had an iftar—the meal during…

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Faith-driven diplomacy in the wake of war

Editor’s note: With global migration on the rise and cultural polarization increasing, there is a pressing need for peace among neighbors and nations. In this six-part series, “Lutheran legacy of…

Living Faithfully

Holy transitions

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). …