Freed from condemnation
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Freed from condemnation

During Lent we’re called to examine how our lives are or aren’t producing the fruit of God’s Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) as we anticipate Jesus’ death and resurrection. But as we…
The soul-parched journey of Lent
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The soul-parched journey of Lent

I opened the door of the Catholic church where I had worshiped for the past several months, and when I habitually put my fingers in the small vessel that held…
Journey through Lent
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Journey through Lent

I’m no stranger to taking on or giving up something for Lent. One year I attempted to write a letter every day. Another year I stopped listening to music and…
Theological education <i>en espanol</i>
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Theological education en espanol

Series editor’s note: Throughout 2021, “Deeper understandings” will continue to engage the ELCA’s commitment to authentic diversity. Beverly Wallace will carry on this theme in the next issue. —Kathryn A. Kleinhans,…
The value of all stories
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The value of all stories

It is critical to know the greatness in our history.
I’m a Lutheran: Scott Peters
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I’m a Lutheran: Scott Peters

Christ Lutheran Church, San Diego U.S. representative for California’s 52nd Congressional District  The church was the center of our life when I was a child. My dad was a parish pastor…
My take: Church at home isn’t church—but that’s OK
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My take: Church at home isn’t church—but that’s OK

In the past 10 months, we’ve seen the rise of “virtual church.” It’s important to note that “virtual” implies an approximation of the real thing. I host a podcast called…
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An essential gospel for fast times

Does anyone else feel as if life is moving too quickly? Perhaps this is an odd question to ask in the middle of a pandemic, when we are physically restricted…