Like many parts of the world, Asia first saw the establishment of Christianity through the efforts of missionaries. But not everyone realizes that Asian Christianity dates back to first-century India,…
Lectionary blog for Dec. 22, 2019 Fourth Sunday of Advent Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25 Do you ever feel pressure to conform to appearances during the…
The Family Time Bible Families looking to start a new tradition in the new year will appreciate this resource, created for kids ages 4 to 8 and their caregivers. Bestselling…
In the spirit of Christmas, many congregations decorate evergreen trees for their sanctuaries. Often these trees are covered in white and gold ornaments in the shapes of religious symbols and…
Lectionary blog for Dec. 15, 2019 Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 With all the celebration, family time and joy, it’s easy to forget…
Editor’s note: The Vinyl Preacher is a weekly podcast in which co-hosts—and ELCA campus pastors—Matt Keadle and Zach Parris discuss Sunday’s lectionary texts and create playlists of pop songs to…
Lectionary blog for Dec 8, 2019 Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12 As a relatively new Lutheran Christian, I didn’t grow up with…
Advent is a time of hoping, waiting and reflecting before Christmas. In the rush toward what is, for many, the biggest holiday of the year, sometimes we forget to take…
With a median household income of more than $63,000, the United States is one of the wealthiest nations in the world, and yet 11% of our households were at risk…
Lectionary blog for Dec 1, 2019 First Sunday of Advent Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44 There is something deeply comforting about the fixedness of the liturgical calendar….
“For most of my adult life, I’ve been struggling to find a spiritual practice that works for me,” someone told me in confidence. In separate conversations, others have privately confessed…
Editor’s note: The Vinyl Preacher is a weekly podcast in which co-hosts—and ELCA campus pastors—Matt Keadle and Zach Parris discuss Sunday’s lectionary texts and create playlists of songs to listen…
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