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Sharing our stories of faith

Recording them could be a powerful congregational project.

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What it means to be Lutheran

We can serve our neighbor freely because our trust is in God.

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What if pastor and I disagree?

I hope you will both listen to one another in love, not in anger.

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‘Church and state must intersect’

After another mass shooting, what do Lutherans need to do?

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Luther’s remarkable gift to us

His Small Catechism provides insight into the life of faith.

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Soil nurtures our body and soul

It’s “dirt-y” work that reminds us of our place in the world.

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A bishop, a farmer and shared lament

I had a bad feeling it was coming. I’ve watched beautiful fields of sweet corn stand unharvested in Southwestern Minnesota. It’s a story from the prairie that isn’t often told….

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I felt like I was unacceptable

A pastor’s offer of welcoming accommodation is rejected.

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In that early morning space

Different avenues can lead to a time for daily spiritual reflection.

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Lectionary blog: Messing up God’s good thing

So, what can we do now to become a part of the solution? 

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#Kellyonmymind

Editor’s note: At presstime, Kelly Gissendaner’s fate was still undetermined. In 1998 she received the death penalty for persuading her boyfriend to murder her husband. If executed, Gissendaner would become…

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Widening the ELCA’s circle

How can we as a church change our white, middle-class profile?