Lectionary for July 13, 2025 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Deuteronomy 30:9-14; Psalm 25:1-10; Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-3 One of my favorite Bible teachers led a class on biblical justice for…
Lectionary for July 6, 2025 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 66:10-14; Psalm 66:1-9; Galatians 6:7-16; Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 I released a book earlier this year with Fortress Press about trauma…
Since the first edition of the Lutheran Study Bible was released in 2009, significant developments in biblical scholarship and archeological findings have occurred, as well as the publication of the…
In an increasingly diverse world, inclusivity and accessibility are vital values for congregations seeking to reflect the love and compassion of Jesus. Neurodivergence—a term encompassing conditions such as autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity…
The 21st century has brought many changes to churches worldwide, and the ELCA is no exception. As in other mainline denominations, the ELCA is experiencing smaller worship attendances, tighter finances,…
Lectionary blog for June 29, 2025 Third Sunday after Pentecost 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21; Psalm 16; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62 There have been a lot of superhero movies in…
Lectionary for June 22, 2025 Second Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 65:1-9; Psalm 22:19-28 (22); Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39 There was an old hymn that we sang in some of the…
Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is Voices Raised to you We Offer. “Voices Raised to You We Offer” Text…
Lectionary for June 15, 2025 Holy Trinity Sunday First Sunday after Pentecost Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 I can’t remember the first time I heard about…
Focal verse “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the…
Lectionary for June 8, 2025 Day of Pentecost Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Romans 8:14-17; John 14:8-17 Last week we talked about a supernatural unity of Christians across…
You may have heard the derisive label “Cafeteria Christian,” meaning those who choose which Christian teachings to follow or ignore as if they were in a cafeteria line. For two…
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