The greatest story
Living Faithfully

The greatest story

Focal verse “The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people’” (Luke 2:10). Reflection The…
Advent Series: Week One
Living Faithfully

Advent Series: Week One

Advent has begun! To mark the season, LivingLutheran.org will offer a weekly prayer, Scripture and an accompanying activity. Each week’s activity can be completed with a group or as a…
“They’re just gone”
Living Faithfully

“They’re just gone”

In her 17 years of flying to the coastal village of Kipnuk, Alaska, to serve as its primary care provider, Anne Komulainen had never seen it like this. “The debris…
Faith, justice and solidarity
Living Faithfully

Faith, justice and solidarity

A small but determined group of faith leaders and community members gathered outside the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in Adelanto, Calif., on Oct. 11 to pray for the release of…
Perspective: Peace without justice is a cover for injustice
Living Faithfully

Perspective: Peace without justice is a cover for injustice

Editor’s note: On Sept. 6, Khader Khalilia, program director for ELCA Arab and Middle Eastern Ministries, addressed the church’s Multicultural Young Adult Event in New Orleans. Presented by the ELCA Ministries…
Kevin Shock elected bishop of the Allegheny Synod
Living Faithfully

Kevin Shock elected bishop of the Allegheny Synod

Kevin T. Shock, Howard, Pa., was elected Nov. 1 to serve as bishop of the Allegheny Synod of the ELCA. The election took place during the synod assembly, Oct. 31–Nov….
So all may hear the word
Living Faithfully

So all may hear the word

More than 50 million Americans currently experience some form of hearing loss (including more than 10% of children and teens and a whopping 65% of people over 70), according to…
Called to serve
Living Faithfully

Called to serve

For many in the ELCA, “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday has become synonymous with serving and accompanying the neighbor. “We think about and practice those words throughout the year,” said…
Seeing our neighbors
Living Faithfully

Seeing our neighbors

Focal verse “Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2). Reflection As soon as I woke my son to get him…
The grace of giving
Living Faithfully

The grace of giving

Excel in this grace of giving (2 Corinthians 8:7; New International Version). Our God is a lavish giver, surrounding us with the varied beauties of creation and humanity. All that…