Retiring with purpose
Living Faithfully

Retiring with purpose

While much is said about financial planning for retirement, little is mentioned about what to do during retirement. Unlike past generations, many of today’s retirees have freedom, longevity and an…

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Time to reassess our mission

In the midst of change, new members might no longer be the goal.

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The destination, not the journey

On this occasion, I’m not loving the journey. I want to be there.

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The cross and the Good Shepherd

The effect of that sacrificial death can be transformative.

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That socially responsible thing

Socially responsible shopping or investing — it’s an awkward term for an idea as old as Earth Day. Many Lutherans practice it consciously while others ask, “Is that a thing?”…

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In the gloom, lean into the light

In the darkness, we remember and wait for God to come again.

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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.