The changing face of church
“When it’s done, it will [be] a seismic shift from what we’ve known.”
“When it’s done, it will [be] a seismic shift from what we’ve known.”
In the occupied areas of the Holy Land, bravery and hope survive.
It may be an awkward situation, but it needs to be addressed.
Witness without words is a witness to ourselves, not witness to Christ.
A delighted thank you Thank you for the wonderful magazine. I especially loved the article “Class on the current” about the students spending a semester on the Mississippi. As a…
For Doris Christopher, prayers before mealtime — and the tradition of sharing a meal — have been a cornerstone of her life, as well as a major part of her…
Situated in eastern Africa is the newest country in the world. But newest isn’t the only way to describe South Sudan — it’s also one of the most volatile. After…
Every day nearly 150 ELCA clergy are at work ministering to the women and men of the U.S. armed forces. “As chaplains we interact with our people in some powerful…
How can the Lutheran tradition help us navigate all the rhetoric?
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…
Dear readers, Thanks for your letters of appreciation for Daniel J. Lehmann, who retired as editor in February. As staff of The Lutheran we, too, have been deeply blessed by…
Permanent ink on a white shirt is no fun. I purchased a stain remedy not long ago. It boasted of being able to remove virtually every cloth stain on the…
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