Daughter of the Reformation
Theology & Beliefs

Daughter of the Reformation

Mary Helene Rasmussen Jackson has been researching and writing about Katharina von Bora’s life for more than 30 years. A four-part monologue about von Bora that Jackson continuously developed and…

Fall to-do list for little Lutherans
Faith in Action

Fall to-do list for little Lutherans

Fall is here. It’s the season of pumpkins, falling leaves, bright colors and hot drinks. If you live in certain regions of the U.S., then it’s a time to grab…

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Gabriele Schroeder
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Gabriele Schroeder

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

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Theology & Beliefs

Looking out for the Reformation: An open gate

Although the angels turned their heads from heaven to earth following Jesus’ ascension (as discussed in part one), it wouldn’t be long until the disciples again would look upward, desperately…

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Moses Dennis
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Moses Dennis

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

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Faith in Action

Reformation roots

A Shorewood, Wis., couple’s unique way of worshiping has served as a symbol to their community of how the Reformation transformed religion and continues to affect families. For the entirety…

One paws-itively holy hound
Faith in Action

One paws-itively holy hound

ELCA pastor Denise Gundersen was at a church meeting when a dog wandered into the room. She wondered aloud where it came from, and the host pastor replied, “He’s a…

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Theology & Beliefs

Looking out for the Reformation: Our work in the world

Before hammer and nails made public a challenge to practices that pulled allegiance from Christ toward the church; before the gospel’s good news flung open Martin Luther’s life; before he…

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Theology & Beliefs

cross+generation Reformation experience expressed in education and fun

Our 2016-17 Faith Formation theme at Living Springs Lutheran Church, Columbia, SC was G.I.F.T or Growing In Faith Together using the bible verse from 2 Thessalonians 1:3b, “….because your faith…

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Faith in Action

Teaching generosity

My grandmother had a hard childhood. She grew up watching her single mother struggle to provide during the Great Depression, when jobs were scarce and it wasn’t socially acceptable for…