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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?

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An ‘Olive Agenda’ for America

Pope Francis realizes economics and ecology must coexist.

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A new opportunity to live love

We can respond to today’s diaspora with respect for diverse faiths.

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Fitness, fellowship and faith

Hold the post-worship pastries and put on your walking shoes.

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Furry friend brings laughter, cheer to seniors

When I first heard the idea of dogs in nursing homes, I thought, ‘No way,’” said Ted Goins, who was a nursing home administrator before becoming president and CEO of…

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Halloween: Trick or treat?

When the toddler daughter of a friend was just learning to talk, she spent Halloween shouting, “Trick treat! Trick treat!” She was way ahead of her time, that youngster, for…