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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Is God active in our world?

The Scripture lessons loudly assert the real presence of a real God.

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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Don’t stop at just confession

We also need repentance, which leads to a change in direction.

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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: There ain’t no easy way

Church, if done right, reminds us of things we’d rather not think about.

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Faith in Action

Share your good news

To share the unique stories of its parishioners, WestSide Lutheran, Sioux Falls, S.D., created “WestSide Stories,” online video vignettes of its members sharing their faith and passion for the congregation….

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Put a candle in the window

I’ve gotten in the habit of seeking out popular music that can double as Advent hymns. Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Long as I Can See the Light” is one on heavy…

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Faith in Action

Youth celebrate ‘bold’ women in their lives

Bold Women’s Day, observed on the fourth Sunday in February by Women of the ELCA, celebrates Lutheran women who are boldly living their faith in Jesus Christ. Members of All…

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Faith in Action

A radical welcome

Like most days in San Antonio, it’s hot and sticky. Rosemarie Doucette is wearing her clerical collar, and her shirt is soaked in sweat and tears. She’s just come from…

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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: How will you reflect God’s love?

It can be an Advent sign of God’s ongoing activity in the world.

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Mission & Ministry

Blessing

Thirty minutes before our son and his fiancee walked down the aisle to exchange vows for a lifetime, the rabbi steered them into the large dining room of the house…

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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Questions and more questions

“What is God like?” and also “What is godlike?”

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Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: A message of hope and promise

In the midst of distress, can God be trusted to still care about us?  

Lectionary blog: Putting our trust in God’s future
Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Putting our trust in God’s future

We strive to let go of everything but the love and grace of God.