Stories, reflections and perspectives from diverse range of voices across the ELCA.
The new year provides an opportunity to look into the future as well as consider the past. Let’s start with 2015. For 21 years, Richard Bansemer crafted the crossword puzzle…
For clergy, observing Christmas can mean creating new traditions.
But my more profound joy is in the sacred Christmas story.
In a time of terrorist threats, it’s balancing fear and generosity.
This Advent, if pastor asks that question, I’ll have my answer ready.
The sadness, the loss interwoven with the relief, the joy, the pride.
God has wired us in such a way that we respond with “That’s me!”
An interfaith gathering for Syrian refugees helps hope eclipse fear.
Yes, they exist and this one will tell you why it works for her.
For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Stop all executions I read that [Kelly Gissendaner] was executed (“Gissendaner sings while executed”; November, page 10). To kill someone who confessed their sin and was forgiven by our Lord…
Ten years ago I became editor of The Lutheran. It was a position I had applied for previously but didn’t receive, so I assumed the door of opportunity had shut….
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