Savannah (last name withheld) and her two brothers entered foster care as young children. When they were adopted by a prominent South Carolina couple, they expected a stable and loving…
After the pomp and circumstance of commencement, most college graduates feel pressure to join the workforce and start a career right away. Those who choose Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC) walk…
The baby-boom generation began turning 65 in 2011, ushering in a period of rapid growth in the aging of America. The 65 and older group is projected to hit more…
About 15 years ago, First Lutheran Church in Bryan, Ohio, decided to take stock of itself. Emily Ebaugh, a member since 1984, remembers the re-evaluation process well: “We asked ourselves,…
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