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Theology & Beliefs

Hymn of the Month – Be Thou My Vision

Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is Be Thou My Vision.   
The divine process of compost
Theology & Beliefs

The divine process of compost

All of creation has embodied experiences and revelations of God—they are our greatest source for knowing God. Human beings, along with all of God’s created, participate in theopoiesis—making and being…
Bearing witness: “Get curious. Speak truthfully. Act boldly.”
Theology & Beliefs

Bearing witness: “Get curious. Speak truthfully. Act boldly.”

Series editor’s note: The 2026 theme for “Deeper understandings” is faithful witness in challenging times. This year, various authors will explore what it means for the ELCA, and each of us…
Hymn of the Month – Come to the Table
Theology & Beliefs

Hymn of the Month – Come to the Table

Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is Come to the Table.  Text and tune by Jennifer Baker-Trinity Copyright © 2011…
Shrewd grace
Theology & Beliefs

Shrewd grace

We don’t usually put the words “shrewd” and “grace” together. They aren’t compatible. Rather, they are opposed in character, each carrying its own connotations that divide them into separate categories….
Reimagining faithful witness
Theology & Beliefs

Reimagining faithful witness

Series editor’s note: This article kicks off the 2026 theme for “Deeper understandings”: faithful witness in challenging times. In the coming year, various authors will explore what it means for…
Hymn of the Month – Go Tell It on the Mountain
Theology & Beliefs

Hymn of the Month – Go Tell It on the Mountain

Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is Go Tell It on the Mountain.
Hymn of the Month – Canticle of the Turning
Theology & Beliefs

Hymn of the Month – Canticle of the Turning

Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is Canticle of the Turning.  “Canticle of the Turning” by Rory Cooney Copyright ©…
Faith in action: The social teachings of this church
Theology & Beliefs

Faith in action: The social teachings of this church

Series editor’s note: In 2025, “Deeper understandings” is focusing on the ELCA social statements. We hope to reintroduce them to readers as a means of provoking fruitful, enriching conversation between…