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Turning away Jesus at the door
Jesus stood in front of me at the door and I turned him away. I didn’t help him. I didn’t say yes to his request for money. I stood in…
Voices of Faith
Made new in Christ: Freed for ethical action
When was the last time you found yourself in an ethical dilemma? Maybe it was while you were doing your taxes or in a situation at school or at work….
Faith in Action
To my mom, with love
Editor’s note: This letter celebrates God’s gift of motherhood, but we are also mindful that for some, Mother’s Day is complicated. Let us remember in our prayers neighbors among us…
Voices of Faith
I’m a Lutheran: David Beckmann
“I’m a Lutheran” is a monthly profile featuring ELCA members around the world. The profiles showcase ELCA members in all their diversity, connecting one another through individual faith stories as…
Voices of Faith
Don’t judge me
If I had to pinpoint one fear that every young adult I work with seems to have, it’s the fear of being judged. It would be easy to dismiss this…
Faith in Action
Would they notice?
“If your church closed its doors tomorrow, would the surrounding community notice?” I imagine many of us have heard this line. It’s meant to encourage a congregation to be an…
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Trust the light
The youth at my first call had the tradition of spending the night at church for the Easter Vigil. Waiting in the dark, they each took turns praying. I also…
Faith in Action
Go and retreat
I love just about everything to do with retreats: getting away, laughing, storytelling, being outside, campfires, Bible study, deep sharing, exploring and sharing food. I’m always up for going on…
Theology & Beliefs
Reformation 500: 50 Reformation artworks
As we commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Living Lutheran is exploring 500 of its unique aspects, continuing our series this month with 50 Reformation works of art. This…
Voices of Faith
Easter is scary
Robert Goeser was leading his class at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, Calif., through Martin Luther’s treatment of Jonah. As Jonah languished in the belly of the fish, Luther…
Voices of Faith
When Easter comes
Since the fourth century, the traditional date of Easter for most Christians has fallen on the first Sunday after the first full moon that comes after the spring equinox. Last…
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Grounded in grace
Marta, my daughter, recently installed a diagnostic device in her car that monitors driving habits. It beeps if she brakes too hard, suggesting a more gradual stop next time. At…
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