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Welcome as a matter of human dignity
Rick Rouse, a retired ELCA pastor and professor, collaborated with Global Refuge on his latest book, A Journey Called Hope: Today’s Immigrant Stories and the American Dream (Chalice, 2024). Though…
Lectionary Blog
Lectionary blog: Unveiling
Lectionary for March 2, 2025 Transfiguration of our Lord Last Sunday after Epiphany Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:12–4:2; Luke 9:28-36 Do you have a garment that makes you…
Loving thy neighbor … in practice!
Loving our neighbor isn’t just a nice sentiment—it’s a calling. Jesus teaches us to care for others with the same kindness and compassion we desire for ourselves. Though we typically…
Spiritual Resources
Honoring Black Lutherans in today’s meditation
As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the contributions of Black Lutherans to the life, mission and ministry of the ELCA. From the faith-filled leadership of trailblazers such…
Lectionary Blog
Lectionary blog: Fear and resurrection
Lectionary for Feb. 23, 2025 Seventh Sunday after Epiphany Genesis 43:3-11, 15; Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40; 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50; Luke 6:27-38 My kiddos watch a lot of Star Wars and…
Hymn of the Month – Light Dawns on a Weary World
Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is Light Dawns on a Weary World. Reproduced by permission of GIA Publications, Inc. Any further…
Lectionary Blog
Lectionary blog: Welcoming reformation
Lectionary for Feb. 16, 2025 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26 One thing my wife absolutely does not tolerate in our home is…
Faith in Action
Don’t give up
Focus verse “I press on toward the goal, toward the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14). Reflection January bought our first official snowstorm of…
Lectionary Blog
Lectionary blog: “Out of timber so crooked …”
Lectionary for Feb. 9, 2025 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11 Immanuel Kant once said, “Out of timber so crooked as that from…
Embracing peace
In a world that often feels overwhelming, intentionally cultivating a mindset of peace invites us to acknowledge God’s presence amid the chaos. This collection of prompts encourages you to reflect…
Lectionary Blog
Lectionary blog: Think like an adult
Lectionary for Feb. 2, 2025 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30 Christmas is not so far in the rearview mirror yet. For those…
Being Lutheran
For many ELCA congregations, being Lutheran is a core identity, as foundational as being human. But J. Paul Rajashekar, a professor emeritus at United Lutheran Seminary in Philadelphia and director…
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