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Faith in Action

The practice of parenting

As my back stretched uncomfortably in half-moon pose, my mind berated my body for its inflexibility. Our yoga instructor spoke grace as she welcomed the class to our yoga practice….

Our Lutheran Life: Louise Buckles
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Louise Buckles

“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

Christ alone

“If you know Jesus well, it is enough, even if you know nothing else. But if you do not know Jesus, whatever else you learn is nothing.” These words were…

Our Lutheran Life: Diane Jacobson
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Diane Jacobson

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…

Our Lutheran Life: Karen Ceisel
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Karen Ceisel

“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…

Our Lutheran Life: Alma Holm
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Alma Holm

“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…

When banking becomes a ministry
Mission & Ministry

When banking becomes a ministry

“O, prosper the work of our hands.” Psalm 90:17 seeks God’s blessings on the fruits of our labor. In today’s financial climate, the fruits of our labor often go toward…

Adventure awaits
Faith in Action

Adventure awaits

Vacation Bible school (VBS) has long exemplified the ingenuity of Christian faith formation. The seasonal education program may date back as far as the 1870s, to the Chautauqua adult education…

Harvest lessons at camp
Faith in Action

Harvest lessons at camp

Summer church camps are often known for signature events such as campfires, sing-alongs and swimming. But some camps are igniting newfound appeal in outdoor ministry by expanding their roster of…

Our Lutheran Life: River Cook Needham
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: River Cook Needham

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…

Commemorating 500 years with Martin Luther
Theology & Beliefs

Commemorating 500 years with Martin Luther

Editor’s note: the following is part of a series of articles from ELCA theologians, Rostered Ministers and seminarians/professors and features individual viewpoints on the Reformation’s importance on the occasion of…