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The blessing is in the wisdom

In a time of terrorist threats, it’s balancing fear and generosity.
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What are you waiting for?

This Advent, if pastor asks that question, I’ll have my answer ready.
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A prayer for the end of nursing

The sadness, the loss interwoven with the relief, the joy, the pride.
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The power in hearing our names

God has wired us in such a way that we respond with “That’s me!”
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Mainline Protestants under 35?

Yes, they exist and this one will tell you why it works for her.
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Giving thanks in all circumstances

For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
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Our identity

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…
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Ups, a few downs the past 10 years

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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Sacred space

This week’s reflection on sacred space is from Kelly Faulstich, pastor of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Chicago.
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A life-changing gift of grace

When least expected, the hand of God can intervene in our lives.
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Unlocking the faith of college students

This week Brian Beckstrom, campus pastor at Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa, reflects on the many challenges facing first-year students and how faith plays a role.