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Faith in Action

Let’s raise disciples

Christian parents and caregivers have the difficult and blessed task of raising disciples. When our children are baptized as infants, we profess our belief in their full and complete membership…

Environmental vocation sprang from camp
Mission & Ministry

Environmental vocation sprang from camp

Dan Huff first went to camp when he was 5 years old, and in some ways he never left. He became captivated with the camp’s nature hut, which led to…

700 conversations
Mission & Ministry

700 conversations

Over seven days and seven nights in July, 10 Lutheran Men in Mission (LMM) members, along with four spouses, stimulated some 700 conversations about church and faith while riding in…

A better cow for a better life
Mission & Ministry

A better cow for a better life

Ever think about the reach of your ELCA offerings? Ever wonder if a small contribution to a place far away can really make a difference? For some time now in…

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Faith in Action

Sparking faith

Sparks are flying at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mount Joy, Pa. The congregation’s youth are pairing their burning passions with projects that serve the community, share the gospel, and help…

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Faith in Action

Image of God

There is a story of angels who grew bothered when they learned that God had planned to make human beings in God’s own image. “How can something so precious and…

Man grasps college, church & future
Faith in Action

Man grasps college, church & future

When members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Harrisburg, Pa., think about giving, the possibilities include not only money or time but organs. Extraordinary events put organ donation at the…

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Faith in Action

The gift of vulnerability

This week’s reflection was written by Sarah Flatt, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Capac, Mich. Flatt was a team leader for the Definitely-Abled Youth Leadership Event that took place in Detroit prior to the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering.

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Faith in Action

On forgiveness and sex abuse

A survivor writes of the harm caused by forced forgiveness.

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Faith in Action

Finally the song makes sense

Alex LaChapelle is associate pastor of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Park Ridge, Ill. He loves playing music and attending concerts. This week, he talks about how a member’s funeral helped him understand a familiar children’s song.