Our Christmas miracle
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Our Christmas miracle

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day…
Making God’s invisible love visible
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Making God’s invisible love visible

Editor’s note: This article was originally published by the Lutheran World Federation as its 2022 Christmas message to the worldwide communion of churches.  For many of us, our earliest and…
Lamont Wells named executive director of Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities
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Lamont Wells named executive director of Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities

Lamont Wells has been named executive director of the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU), effective Jan. 3, 2023. Wells has served as program director for ELCA Campus Ministry…
Martin Luther on hope
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Martin Luther on hope

In you alone, O God, we hope, and not in our own merit. We rest our fears in your good Word and trust your Holy Spirit. Your promise keeps us…
When your Advent calendar is broken
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When your Advent calendar is broken

I remember one Sunday in church when my father was preaching. He was getting all sorts of heated and passionate in the pulpit, you know, totally un-Lutheran in style. Back then…
Prepare to be amazed
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Prepare to be amazed

Be prepared! You might hear this from a scout leader, a financial adviser or a wild-eyed first-century prophet who ate bugs for lunch. There are many forms of preparation—we prepare…
Life stories preserved
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Life stories preserved

Anyone who sees Rosa Yokopenic gliding through the halls of the ELCA-affiliated Josephine Caring Community in Stanwood, Wash., will notice her holding two objects she never wants to lose. The…
ELCA introduces Journi
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ELCA introduces Journi

The ELCA has introduced Journi, a web-based tool designed to help people discern their call to leadership in the ELCA. “Journi encourages all of us to seek out and inspire…
The world is about to turn—behold!
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The world is about to turn—behold!

Series editor’s note: Throughout 2022, “Deeper Understandings” has featured biblical scholars sharing some of their favorite books of the New Testament. Next year we will do the same with books…
ELCA receives Lilly grant to support Compelling Preaching initiative
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ELCA receives Lilly grant to support Compelling Preaching initiative

The ELCA has received a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the ELCA Compelling Preaching: Transformed Listeners Initiative. The goal of the initiative is to cultivate…
I’m a Lutheran: Norma Frances “Tootsie” Tomanetz
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I’m a Lutheran: Norma Frances “Tootsie” Tomanetz

Associate member, Grace Lutheran Church, Giddings, Texas Pitmaster, Snow’s BBQ, Lexington, Texas Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings, Texas, is my home church, but I attend regularly at Grace too….