Testimonial

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Unexpected transitions

Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change…

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Building connections is important

Growing up in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Meggan Manlove developed a strong interest in movies. Her mother loved films, and when Manlove was earning her Master of Divinity…

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“Humble and authentic leadership”

Two years ago, Jamie Stall-Ryan was serving at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., and poised to call it a career after 25 years in the military. But…

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A conversation with Hephziba Penumaka

As we near the end of May, we are speaking with Lutherans who are and identify as Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Island heritage. We are honored to share the…

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My view: The neglected festival

We all know the major festivals of our church, right? Christmas and Easter. They are the two major festivals of the ELCA. But not so fast. What about the neglected…

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A conversation with Mary Chang

As we near the end of May, we are speaking with Lutherans who are and identify as Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Island heritage. We are honored to share the…

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A conversation with Pastor Jua Jay Her

As we near the end of May, we are speaking with Lutherans who are and identify as Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Island heritage. We are honored to share the…

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I’m a Lutheran: Deanna Branch

Hephatha Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, Wis. Author of Aidan: The Lead-Free Superhero, Coalition on Lead Emergency organizer, lead awareness advocate. I have been a member of Hephatha Lutheran Church since I…

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Grace for the parenting journey

My 8-year-old daughter recently started horseback riding lessons. One afternoon I walked behind on her trail ride. Earlier that morning, I’d lost my patience with the kids while getting ready…

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From rest to activity

I live in a town of 2,000 in southeastern South Dakota that is surrounded by farmland. It’s the first week in March as I write this. The surrounding fields are…

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A conversation with Margarette Ouji

As we near the end of April, we are speaking with Lutherans of Arab and Middle Eastern decent to amplify voices of our siblings in Christ and celebrate Arab and…

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I’m a Lutheran: Fuad Nijim

Editor’s note: As we near the end of April, we are reposting Fuad Nijim’s “I’m a Lutheran” column to celebrate Arab and Middle Eastern heritage. See also “A conversation with…