Celebrating our neighbors
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Celebrating our neighbors

Focal verse “Little children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth” (1 John 3:18). Reflection There’s an unwritten rule in rural America—at least in…

Called to serve
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Called to serve

With the trend in lay ministry only expected to grow, the ELCA’s synod-authorized minister (SAM) program is quickly becoming more important to congregations. A SAM is a layperson who isn’t ordained…

Reflection on the 10th National Day of Racial Healing
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Reflection on the 10th National Day of Racial Healing

In this video, Judith Roberts, ELCA senior director for diversity, equity and inclusion, reflects on how the National Day of Racial Healing, launched by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, calls us…

Breathe together
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Breathe together

Focal verse “The spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life” (Job 33:4). Reflection You made it—you’re here at the start of a…

Top five articles from 2025
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Top five articles from 2025

As we wrapped up 2025, we took a look at some of our top stories from the year. Below are Living Lutheran‘s five most-read articles from the last 12 months….

Inspiring Moments from 2025
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Inspiring Moments from 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve gathered Living Lutheran articles that lift up powerful stories of faith. Over the past year, we gathered in Phoenix, Ariz., for the 2025…

Advent Series: Week Four
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Advent Series: Week Four

During Advent on Living Lutheran, we shared a weekly prayer, Scripture and accompanying activity for you to complete with a group or as a solo project. In weeks one through…

Advent Series: Week Three
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Advent Series: Week Three

During Advent on Living Lutheran, there will be a weekly prayer, Scripture and accompanying activity. Each week’s Advent activity can be completed with a group or as a solo project….

Advent Series: Week Two
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Advent Series: Week Two

During Advent, Living Lutheran will offer a weekly prayer, Scripture and accompanying activity. Each week’s Advent activity can be completed with a group or as a solo project. Use it…