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Improv theater and the Spirit

When I started classes, I was amazed how often religion came up.
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An inspiring birthday invitation

An 8-year-old asked that food donations replace gifts to him.
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Love that knows no bounds

The love from a puppy is wonderful but pales in comparison to Jesus’.
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Historical racial truth-telling

South Africa is honest about its history of racial injustices.
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Needing confession, repentance

Admitting we aren’t perfect allows for a truth we know but try to avoid.
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Plan now for Earth Day Sunday

The day is an opportunity to focus our worship on God’s creation.
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Avoiding sleeping through Lent

It is human to shut our eyes and pretend that Jesus won’t have to die.
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9 things that might fail today

What worked 10 years ago for congregations might not anymore.
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When hope in the future awakens

How can the church help those looking for a better tomorrow?
Chapel of love
Mission & Ministry

Chapel of love

When Dean Beckwith, a retired ELCA pastor, originally bought the property he now lives on in Saddle Lake, Mich., he was immediately intrigued by the old well house that stood…
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Book

We love the way this children’s picture book begins: “This is a book. Black words. On white paper. No buttons. No bonus levels. Not a single sound, in fact. It’s…