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Spiritual Resources

A fresh look at Katharina

A new book puts the reader into the life and times of Luther’s wife.

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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Extravagantly grateful, generous

We are invited to join Mary and her response to Jesus’ sacrifice.

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Spiritual Resources

Outdoor Ministries curriculum

Participants learn to trust God while living “The Jesus Way.”

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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Immeasurable and unreasonable

God grieves when we are lost and celebrates when we are found.

All are welcome
Faith in Action

All are welcome

The church’s catchphrase “all are welcome” is so common it seems like a meme. But what do these three simple words actually mean? Are they sincere or do dwindling congregations…

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Spiritual Resources

America’s Original Sin

Jim Wallis is an author, activist, teacher and pastor who, as founder of Sojourners magazine, has convened faith-inspired movements for justice and peace. He is the author of 10 books,…

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Faith in Action

Grandma in Blue with Red Hat

A boy attends art classes at the museum where he and the other children are asked why a painting should be in an exhibition. They reply that it is beautiful,…

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Spiritual Resources

Science and faith

Who are we? What is our place in the cosmos? What is the meaning of life? As humans, we constantly ask these profound questions in one setting or another. Both…

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Faith in Action

Radio show brings laughter, more people into church

Everett Erickson and members of New Frontier Lutheran would fit into any congregation in Minnesota — they hold pancake breakfasts, debate about the duties of head usher and deal with…

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Spiritual Resources

Out of the shadow

Soon I’ll accompany my dad on a trip back to where he grew up in New York City. He is 73 and unsure how much longer he will be able…

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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Judgment tempered with grace

Two sides of the same coin, they help us find our way to God.