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In praise of ‘The Little Lutheran’

Logan Gyorko, 3, of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., and a fourth generation member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Stephens City, Va., diligently checks out The Little Lutheran. The children’s magazine ceased publication…

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That’s (Not) Mine

Children get the message in our consumer culture that greed is OK and it’s normal to claim things as “mine.” It’s not easy to get rid of the habit of…

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Dolls with missing limbs comfort recipients

What does a toddler with no arms do when her mom gives her a doll? She hugs it lovingly with her legs, of course. Especially this doll: a doll withno…

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New life for children with disabilities in Tanzania

When Betsy Buschkemper arrived at the Building a Caring Community (BCC) center in Moshi, Tanzania, 5-year-old Brian took her hand and tugged her inside to see his toys. This lively,…

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Youth celebrate ‘bold’ women in their lives

Bold Women’s Day, observed on the fourth Sunday in February by Women of the ELCA, celebrates Lutheran women who are boldly living their faith in Jesus Christ. Members of All…

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Adoption changed their lives

Natalia Parker, 36, was 7 days old when she was adopted. Since her youth, she has known she wanted to adopt children. After Parker and her husband, Ron, had two…

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A radical welcome

Like most days in San Antonio, it’s hot and sticky. Rosemarie Doucette is wearing her clerical collar, and her shirt is soaked in sweat and tears. She’s just come from…

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One, large extended family

A Montana couple connects college students to church.

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‘Gifts for Jesus’

Members of St. George Lutheran Church, Edinburgh, Ind., for years celebrated the gifts of the magi every Epiphany by offering their own gifts. Called “Gifts for Jesus,” members were invited…

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Her idea

Sozi is a creative girl whose head is swarming with hundreds of ideas. Alas, when she decides to begin a work of art, her wandering mind refuses to stay focused….

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Lectionary blog: Messing up God’s good thing

So, what can we do now to become a part of the solution? 

Halloween: Trick or treat?
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Halloween: Trick or treat?

When the toddler daughter of a friend was just learning to talk, she spent Halloween shouting, “Trick treat! Trick treat!” She was way ahead of her time, that youngster, for…