Seeking and sharing love this Advent
Faith in Action

Seeking and sharing love this Advent

Focal verse “An angel of the Lord appeared to [Joseph] in a dream and said, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for…
Memories worth every pedal
Faith in Action

Memories worth every pedal

On a Monday afternoon in late July, James Colver and Shepherd, 9, were kicking back and relaxing at a hotel. James said he was tired—but a “good kind of tired”—as…
Study guide: Generations of faith
Spiritual Resources

Study guide: Generations of faith

It’s no secret that membership in the ELCA is getting older, and many grandmas and grandpas in our churches today lament how few children and young adults are present. What’s…
Joyful offerings
Faith in Action

Joyful offerings

Focal verse Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God (Hebrews 13:16). Reflection Every year our area churches host…
The joy of third things
Spiritual Resources

The joy of third things

Intimate conversation, where two people share the deep thoughts of their souls, rarely happens easily. Most people are guarded in disclosing their innermost selves. But when their conversation takes place…
Seeing with God’s eyes
Faith in Action

Seeing with God’s eyes

Focal verse “I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing”…
Gathering around the word
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Gathering around the word

Focal verse “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). Reflection As our children grow and become exposed to…
Prayer ventures: June 21
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: June 21

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures, which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life…
Holy greetings
Faith in Action

Holy greetings

Focal verse  “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you” (2 Corinthians 13:13). Reflection The…
Learning liturgy
Faith in Action

Learning liturgy

Focal verse “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit”…
Mother’s Day: It’s complicated
Faith in Action

Mother’s Day: It’s complicated

Every year on the second Sunday of May, people across the U.S. honor the sacrificial love of mothers. It’s a time for family and festivities. Many celebrate by buying flowers,…
Easter’s surprise
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Easter’s surprise

Focal verse “But I will hope continually, and will praise you yet more and more” (Psalm 71:14). Reflection Our children currently love the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems….