The hip-hop reformer
Mission & Ministry

The hip-hop reformer

Martin Luther’s writings have been compared to a half-century of renowned scholars, reformers and religious leaders. But it’s likely that until now no one has ever compared the author of…

Children-in-worship series: “We don’t have any kids in our church”
Living Faithfully

Children-in-worship series: “We don’t have any kids in our church”

I often hear churchgoing baby boomers like me say, “We don’t have any children in our church.” The implications are sad and clear: Our congregation won’t continue long beyond us….

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Theology & Beliefs

Married professors share insights with LutherFacts

Editor’s note: Ronald and Abby Johnson are members of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Springfield, Va., and have been writing a weekly blog on the life of Martin Luther called…

Faith outside the box
Living Faithfully

Faith outside the box

Amid the trend of online monthly box subscription services, Amanda Monroe thought there should be one to help spark faith conversations between family members. The 29-year-old director of children’s and…

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Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Matt Zemanick

“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…

Summer to-do list for little Lutherans
Living Faithfully

Summer to-do list for little Lutherans

Are you looking to make the most out of summer with your family? Are you interested in deepening your faith? Summers can be long for families with kids home from…

Our Lutheran Life: Diane Eidsness
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Diane Eidsness

“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: Rev. Jesse King, Sr.
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Jesse King, Sr.

“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

Father-son duo bring Luther to life in new musical

“Christ Lutheran Church in El Cerrito, California, smiled on our creativity.” That’s how Pastor Peter Krey describes his former congregation’s support of the original, half-hour long production of The Luther…

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Theology & Beliefs

Multi-use design brightens congregations, synods

Edgar Degas, the famed French painter, said: “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” With her “Formed, Re+Formed, Transformed” design (left), Linda Henke has created…

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Theology & Beliefs

Old time radio show brings the Reformation to congregations

Sermons, as many know them, are oral remarks steeped in theology, often paired with lessons from current or modern-day life. But members of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Modesto, Calif., were…

Our Lutheran Life: Chantelle Wren
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Chantelle Wren

“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…