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MIF helps growing congregation

With the fund’s help, a larger and efficient worship space was built.

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A new church for a new country

Situated in eastern Africa is the newest country in the world. But newest isn’t the only way to describe South Sudan — it’s also one of the most volatile. After…

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Developing ‘strong bonds’

Every day nearly 150 ELCA clergy are at work ministering to the women and men of the U.S. armed forces. “As chaplains we interact with our people in some powerful…

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Living Lutheran amid elections

How can the Lutheran tradition help us navigate all the rhetoric?

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The four seasons of camp

Summer has always been a busy time for camps, hosting hundreds of kids at a time where days can be spent swimming, hiking or singing around campfires. But what happens…

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The essential ingredient is old-timers

When Greg Boyle, a Jesuit priest, welcomes a newcomer to Homeboy Industries, he begins with a conversation in his office and invites the former gang member to share his or…

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Recommended – visit a mosque

A visit to Muslim neighbors is bad for stereotypes and Islamophobia.

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Improv theater and the Spirit

When I started classes, I was amazed how often religion came up.

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An inspiring birthday invitation

An 8-year-old asked that food donations replace gifts to him.

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Love that knows no bounds

The love from a puppy is wonderful but pales in comparison to Jesus’.

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Historical racial truth-telling

South Africa is honest about its history of racial injustices.

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Needing confession, repentance

Admitting we aren’t perfect allows for a truth we know but try to avoid.