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A table prayer for Advent
In the days of Advent, Christians prepare to celebrate the presence of God’s Word among us in our own day. During these four weeks, we pray that the reign of…
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The benefits of gratitude journaling
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Lectionary blog: Like a man who goes away …
Lectionary for Dec. 3, 2023 First Sunday of Advent Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37 I write these columns several weeks in advance so they will…
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Lectionary blog: Sheep who listen
Lectionary for Nov. 26, 2023 Christ the King Sunday Last Sunday after Pentecost Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 95:1-7a; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46 Lectionary readings late in the season after Pentecost…
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A church at the epicenter of an uprising
In the days following George Floyd’s murder, the eyes of the world were on the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. The corner where Floyd was killed…
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Thoughts for Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Lectionary blog: Don’t bury your talent!
Lectionary for Nov. 19, 2023 25th Sunday after Pentecost Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18; Psalm 90:1-8, 12; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30 Do you ever worry about wasting your potential? I do…
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Lectionary blog: Justice before the party
Lectionary for Nov. 12, 2023 24th Sunday after Pentecost Amos 5:18-24; Psalm 70; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13 Do you ever do things in the wrong order? I recently attended…
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Thoughts for Thursday, November 2, 2023
Today we are sharing five prompts to inspire you during your personal spiritual time so you can set your intentions for the weekend ahead. Take a moment to reflect on…
Lutheran mythbusting or …
Editor’s note: We celebrate Reformation Day on Oct. 31. In honor of this day, we are sharing this article by Timothy Wengert from 2015. Illustrations are by Michael D. Watson…
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Lectionary blog: Humble teachers like Jesus
Lectionary for Nov. 5, 2023 23rd Sunday after Pentecost Micah 3:5-12; Psalm 43; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13; Matthew 23:1-12 My Bible study group just began studying the book of James. Martin…
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When God meets us in our longings
For years Jeff Crosby searched for ways to articulate the human longings and unanswered yearnings that language often can’t express. In his search he gathered clues from music, cultures, faith…
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