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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.

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Plan now for Earth Day Sunday

The day is an opportunity to focus our worship on God’s creation.

Avoiding sleeping through Lent
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Avoiding sleeping through Lent

It is human to shut our eyes and pretend that Jesus won’t have to die.

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9 things that might fail today

What worked 10 years ago for congregations might not anymore.

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Embracing diversity in the pews

Multicultural ELCA congregations share their successes, struggles.