The grace of giving
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The grace of giving

Excel in this grace of giving (2 Corinthians 8:7; New International Version). Our God is a lavish giver, surrounding us with the varied beauties of creation and humanity. All that…
I’m a Lutheran: Kathy Lueders
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I’m a Lutheran: Kathy Lueders

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Cocoa Beach, Fla. Retired NASA associate administrator of the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate; SpaceX Starbase general manager In 2015, our family moved from Merritt…
Fresh perspectives
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Fresh perspectives

Editor’s note: The stories of ELCA pastors Mamy Ranaivoson and Joseph Boko are shared by the ELCA Ministries of Diverse Cultures and Communities team. This team works within the ELCA…
Good news roundup: Community, collaboration and commitment
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Good news roundup: Community, collaboration and commitment

Even in the heaviest seasons, hope has a way of showing up—in persistent faith, courageous leadership, quiet acts of care and the witness of people living out the gospel in…
Good news round-up: Hope Shared
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Good news round-up: Hope Shared

Even in the heaviest seasons, hope has a way of showing up—in quiet acts of care, courageous leadership, persistent faith, and the witness of people living out the gospel in…
An organ renaissance
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An organ renaissance

When two noted Lutheran organists were asked whether traditional organ music was a dying art today, they replied with a resounding, “No!” The ancient instrument is alive and well, enjoying…
Safe at home base
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Safe at home base

All of life is a series of daring explorations from a secure base. I read the above quote from journalist David Brooks of the New York Times and immediately thought…
Casting a vision for the church
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Casting a vision for the church

When Yehiel Curry considers his vision for the future of the church, he sees an important distinction. “Part of the work is naming it,” he said, “but that next phase…
I’m a Lutheran: Keith Christensen
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I’m a Lutheran: Keith Christensen

St. Peter Lutheran Church, Greene, Iowa Principal gifts officer, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. St. Peter has a long history with my wife’s family. Her parents grew up in Greene, and…
Ordinary and extraordinary
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Ordinary and extraordinary

At Messiah Lutheran Church in Ashtabula, Ohio, where I grew up, there was a drinking fountain. It was old. It was ordinary. It barely worked. But just after midnight on…
God recalculates
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God recalculates

Even in the days of GPS, I still sometimes get lost. I miss the cue from my phone’s directional app; I look for a sign that isn’t there. Suddenly, I’ve…