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How Jackie got ‘Lutheranized’

A winding path leads her to a historic call in South Carolina.

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Your least favorite Bible verse

One that’s like a pebble in our shoe, irritating us when we walk.

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Having faith can be difficult

It’s sometimes hard to trust in the promises of a God we cannot see.

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Fostering friendship, leadership

International Companion Program helps international youth thrive.

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The imposition of ashes

This tradition turns into a public declaration of what I believe.

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Lent: Taking up faith practices

You can learn ways to integrate them into your daily life.

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The world’s slaves for Jesus

The meaning of “If you lose your life, you will find it.”

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Balancing ‘being’ and ‘doing’

Time for being with God and time for loving and helping others.

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Called to a new life, ministry

A former Catholic priest studies to become an ELCA pastor.

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Finding faith tracks

Train!” I exclaim, pointing at the tracks. Driving down the road with my 5-year-old son, I often find myself pointing out the trains we pass. Since he was born he,…

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A wish for a longer Epiphany

It is that obscure little season between Christmas and Lent.