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Leaving home with faith
When the pandemic hit in 2020, I was in Europe, separated for months from my family back in the United States. Even after I reunited with my husband and teenage…
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Guided by love to serve
Focal verse Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it…
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Easter is a season, not a day
I remember one Easter growing up in Toledo, Ohio, waking up very early for the sunrise service. My father, already at the church preparing worship, had pre-tied my necktie and…
Spiritual Resources
Highly recommended
For children and families Looking for Jesus: A Manna and Mercy Easter Board Book Calling all fans of ELCA pastor Daniel Erlander’s books and resources: Look no further than Looking…
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God’s presence here and now
Focal verse “Then they said to him, ‘What must we do to perform the works of God?’ Jesus answered them, ‘This is the work of God, that you believe in…
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Praying for Ukraine
In the days following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine my family continued to take part in the usual plans and activities. We ate together, played games, read books, loved one another,…
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Lenten redirection
After my toddler gave the mop a “haircut,” I learned about the gentle discipline technique called redirection. When a child makes a mistake or has a meltdown, a caretaker suggests…
Voices of Faith
God’s son will rise again
Once, after a 4 a.m. wake-up with my son, I asked him why he had risen so early. He lifted his arms up, looked at me and sighed, “The sun…
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Invitations to come and look
Focal verse “Come and see a man who told me everything I have ever done! He cannot be the Messiah, can he?” (John 4:29). Reflection “Mama, come look!” I can’t…
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Love conquers
Long before being targeted by hate, Grace Chinese Lutheran Church, Seattle, was demonstrating through a life-changing outreach program that “all you need is love.” Continuing to live that motto through…
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Support sibling relationships
Many of us have heard the story of Jacob and Esau. It’s often referenced when thinking about sibling relationships, or family dynamics in general, and how messy they can be….
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My take: The search for truth
The teenage and young adult years are hard, especially now. These are the years when youth discover and shape their identities. With this search for identity come questions: Do I…
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