I am good
Living Faithfully

I am good

Focal verse “God created humans in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). Reflection I recently taught a confirmation…
On the playground, grace steps in
Voices of Faith

On the playground, grace steps in

When I met Mark, his first marriage had failed, as had mine, but his love and commitment toward his young daughter, Kristen, were unshakable. When we married, she became a…
An enriching experience
Mission & Ministry

An enriching experience

For nine weeks each summer, the Chautauqua Institution, a 750-acre community on Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York, is brimming with speakers and programs examining significant religious, social and political…
Faith on the sidelines
Living Faithfully

Faith on the sidelines

Focal verse “Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing” (1 Thessalonians 5:11). Reflection Saturday mornings in our family have become cheerleading days. My…
Prayer ventures: Sept. 20
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Sept. 20

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures, which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer…
Prayer ventures: Sept. 9
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Sept. 9

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures, which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life…
Remember and anticipate
Living Faithfully

Remember and anticipate

A new school year has begun. New teachers, new schedules, new routines and rhythms. This is an exciting time, but it can be difficult, and not just for students. All…
Back to basics
Living Faithfully

Back to basics

Focal verse “Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing” (1 Thessalonians 5:11). Reflection As I write this note, my daughter will begin second…
Embrace the transitions
Living Faithfully

Embrace the transitions

Let’s be honest: transitions are difficult. As summer comes to a close, families might despair at returning to a school schedule. Yet children, teens and adults thrive on structure. Does…
Permission to say no
Living Faithfully

Permission to say no

Focal verse “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Reflection Turn the calendar to August and you may see numerous things…