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Bread for the Day 2021: Daily Bible Readings and Prayers For those seeking a daily way to engage with Scripture and deepen their prayer lives, look no further than the…
Faith in Action
A faithful response to kids’ anxiety
Many of us are familiar with Jesus’ words in the Gospel of Matthew telling us not to worry. He reminds us that God will take care of us, just like…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: Feb. 4
Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures, which can be downloaded here. These petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer…
Faith in Action
Building our capacity to love
Focal verse I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know…
Faith in Action
Share the light
Focal verse “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” —Matthew…
Lectionary Blog
Lectionary blog: Sharing with family
Lectionary blog for Jan. 17, 2021 Second Sunday after Epiphany 1 Samuel 3:1-10; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51 This week’s readings offer two contrasting tales of family…
Spiritual Resources
Study guide: An animated anniversary
As it observes the 60th anniversary of its first showing, Davey and Goliath can boast of having inspired and instructed several generations of Christians with stories of faith and values….
Voices of Faith
A gift of ministry
Less than a week after giving birth, I joined an online theology class as part of my senior year of seminary. Most participants were near the campus, in St. Paul,…
Faith in Action
Light of the world
A few years ago, we received an early Christmas gift—a musical snowman with a carrot nose and a trumpet snug in his hands. It’s a decorative piece that connects to…
Faith in Action
Expanding the idea of family
When many people picture the holidays, their family comes to mind, even if it’s accompanied by commentary about having to tolerate certain members’ irritating qualities. And then there is the…
Voices of Faith
Staying centered as caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic
I vividly remember a day shortly into my first pastoral call when I went home and told my husband I hadn’t had a chance to go to the bathroom for…
Faith in Action
A nativity story
Focal verse To you is born this day in the city of David a Savior who is the Messiah, the Lord (Luke 2:11). Reflection Tucked in a closet with all…
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