Pondering the word
Theology & Beliefs

Pondering the word

Lutherans from all over the world hear the word of God in their native languages. Growing up as a Latino Lutheran in south Texas was no different. It meant that…
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Theology & Beliefs

Martin Luther gets graphic novel, musical theater treatment

As musical theater shows go, 500 years in the making might be a record. “Luther the Rock Opera,” based on the graphic novel “Luther,” premiered in Wittenberg, Germany, in mid-June…
Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Leo Bancroft
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Leo Bancroft

“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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Living Faithfully

Incline your ear and listen

My daughter and I argue—a lot. It’s not simply because Zoey is 13, and I’m not. We argue because I encourage Zoey to call me out, push back and ask…
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…