The late comedienne Joan Rivers was famous for her line “Can we talk?” It’s a great question, but it certainly begs another: “Can we listen?” In our nation’s often-polarized climate,…
Indian Boyhood: The True Story of a Sioux Upbringing Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa) was the first great Native American spokesperson, publishing 11 books from 1902 to 1918. He was born in…
Lectionary blog for Oct. 30 Reformation Sunday Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36 A story is told about a young priest who was assigned to a cathedral in…
How often have you been running errands and thought, “If only I had my copy of Martin Luther’s Small Catechism with me!” That hasn’t happened to you? That’s OK, you’ll…
Lectionary blog for Oct. 23 23nd Sunday after Pentecost Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22; Psalm 84:1-7; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14 I like to check out a variety of English translations…
Reformation 500 Sourcebook: Anniversary Resources for Congregations Publishers are producing a wide range of resources to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The Reformation 500 Sourcebook (Augsburg Fortress, 2016)…
October is a time when many congregations invite financial commitments for the coming year. Would your congregation like to increase giving in the year ahead so you have more money…
Lectionary blog for Oct. 16 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8 Our gospel lesson about the widow pestering the judge reminds me of…
Lectionary blog for Oct. 9 21st Sunday after Pentecost 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c; Psalm 111; 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Luke 17:11-19 We have before us today two interesting stories: the story…
Congregations live in the tension of these two opposing principles: Ministry is mostly not about money, but most ministries require money to run. How is your congregation doing? Download a…
The ELCA is committed to being a public church—not only directly assisting the poor, the oppressed, the sick, the imprisoned and other disadvantaged people, but also raising our voices and…
Lectionary blog for Oct. 2 20th Sunday after Pentecost Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4; Psalm 37:1-9; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:5-10 In her autobiography, Broadway actress Helen Hayes tells about her first…
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