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A Wrinkle in Time: Love wins

When I was little, my mom read A Wrinkle in Time aloud to my brother and me over the course of several weeks. Even though I was safely nestled on…

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Perspective: The Jefferson litmus test—a cautionary tale in white fragility

Editor’s note: This entry is the second of a multipart series on white fragility. Read the introduction here. Every other Tuesday through mid-May, look for new posts from Martin Zimmann…

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The truth-teller

In high school I had a superb English teacher, a 45-year-old bachelor at the time, whom we affectionately called “Joe Baby” (but always behind his back). He had a stare…

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Soy luterano: José Torres

Misión Mesa Abierta, Kenner, La. Obrero de la construcción Creo que Dios provee y nunca nos abandona ni nos olvida, no importa lo que suceda. Creo en el gran amor…

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Jesus walks with me all the time

Editor’s note: This reflection is an addition to the March 2018 cover story, “Called and chosen.” I was born and raised in South Africa. My ancestors were among the first converts…

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Black Panther: Wakanda forever

If you’re an African-descent Lutheran like me, you’ve probably already seen Black Panther, which opened last weekend—maybe twice. If not, by seeing it you’ll be getting a solid entry in…

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I’m a Lutheran: Peter Mayer

First Lutheran Church, Nashville, Tenn.   I believe God’s love sang all of life into being, each with a voice. I believe each voice is vital, and meant to be shaped…

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Perspective: When a white man teaches about white fragility

Editor’s note: This entry is the first in a multipart series on white fragility. Every other Tuesday through mid-May, look for new posts from Martin Zimmann on this topic. Why…

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Grounded in grace

I sometimes think of a backpacking trip with a now-deceased friend on the Appalachian Trail in western North Carolina’s Nantahala Range—early February, 75 miles, eight days. Rain the entire week…

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“It’s all about death—and life!”

  As the elderly woman lay on her bed with death very near, her 4-year-old granddaughter asked, “Why are those ducks flying near your bed?” Her grandmother replied simply, “Oh,…

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Perspective: Grace

Editor’s note: The following article is based on a true event. Names and locations have been changed to protect privacy.  Take a deep breath, Angela. You can do this. Simply…

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The God who shows up in the mundane

Work. Home. The kitchen. The couch. My life sometimes seems like a dull routine, yet the Spirit breaks through. I almost never turn on my television with the expectation of deepening my faith…