Shapes of grace in the inner-city
From tragedy and misfortune comes a story of renewed mission.
From tragedy and misfortune comes a story of renewed mission.
As the rain beat down, the fog of thoughts crowding my mind cleared.
Hometown bakery builds community, one loaf at a time
I was reminded how I first learned about and experienced God’s love.
College students from Chicago’s South Loop are meeting their neighbors in a most unusual way: each Sunday night, they walk a shopping cart through the streets and hand out sandwiches…
Jesus, can you ransom captive Israel and let the region experience peace?
Veterans Day is more than simply thanking those who risked their lives.
There was a particular birth of particular note on Nov. 10, 1483.
It’s a faith that inspires us to respond to the world we live in.
As a church, we need to avoid generalizing about millennials.
ELCA schools provide opportunities for that growth to happen.
Looking at how others experience your congregation might help.
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