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Beyond happy
Recently I overheard a mom say of her son, “I just want him to be happy and healthy.” As I listened, I started thinking of how many other parents—including me—have…
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“Everyone belongs in God’s family”
In November, I attended the 2018 Leadership Summit at Carol Joy Holling Camp in Ashland, Neb., with support from ELCA Disability Ministries. Here are some of my highlights from the…
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ELCA launches collaboration with Blessed Tomorrow
In line with its commitment to pursuing wholeness for creation, the ELCA announced today a collaboration with ecoAmerica and its Blessed Tomorrow program, which helps faith-based organizations elevate their leadership…
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Youth tackle hunger
On Feb. 3, two teams will take to the field at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII. When they do, ELCA youth will have already taken to…
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Welcoming those in need
The plight of migrant children in the U.S. has captivated the nation the last several months. But tens of thousands of children—and their families—have sought refuge in the U.S. for…
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All in God’s image
“You have a yellow tooth.” Occasionally, a child notices the discoloration on my front left tooth and states this. For a while, I marveled that only children commented on this….
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity devotions offered by heads of communion
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and leaders from the Episcopal Church, the Anglican Church of Canada, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada have prepared a series of devotions for…
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Moved by love, connection and generosity
When one of Curt and Frieda Hahn’s sons, Erik, and his wife, Sunny, requested they relocate from Tempe, Ariz., to Durham, N.C., the couple couldn’t resist the pull of family,…
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More, better, together
There were times in Jane Harrington’s life when she found herself short on cash. “Sometimes I would eat mayonnaise sandwiches and thought it was a treat if there was lettuce…
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Fit & faithful
Four years ago, Siiri Branstrom was afraid to attend First Lutheran Church, Duluth, Minn., where she was a member. After her divorce, worship there felt strange and uncomfortable. “I would…
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Top five articles from 2018
As we wrapped up 2018, we took a look at some of our top stories from the year. Below are Living Lutheran‘s five most-read articles from 2018. They’re worth a read…
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Love comes down
And the cows said, “Moo!” The sheep said, “Baa!” The chickens said, “Cluck!” My daughter, Charlotte, could have chimed in with the cows shouting, “Moo!” But that’s where her animal…
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