Immanuel Lutheran Church, Almelund, Minn. Immanuel choir director, pianist and organist. Keyboardist at another church primarily made up of Liberian immigrants. Group home caregiver. I pray for peace, tolerance and…
Editor’s note: As Lutherans, grace is at the heart of our faith understanding. But what does it look like to actually live out grace? In this series, we will explore…
Editor’s note: Martin Luther famously said, “Next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise” (Luther’s Works, Vol. 53). The ELCA still holds tightly to Luther’s understanding. In…
Good leadership is at the heart of healthy and vibrant communities, whether that be communities of faith or otherwise. This past year the ELCA highlighted the roles leaders are playing…
There were times in Jane Harrington’s life when she found herself short on cash. “Sometimes I would eat mayonnaise sandwiches and thought it was a treat if there was lettuce…
When Ginny Price began her call as pastor of New Hope Lutheran Church, Columbia, Md., one of her first agenda items was to join a gym. “I take to heart…
Four years ago, Siiri Branstrom was afraid to attend First Lutheran Church, Duluth, Minn., where she was a member. After her divorce, worship there felt strange and uncomfortable. “I would…
As we wrapped up 2018, we took a look at some of our top stories from the year. Below are Living Lutheran‘s five most-read articles from 2018. They’re worth a read…
When I was a child, I needed a night-light and open bedroom door to let in light from the hallway so I could fall asleep. Even then, the remaining shadowy…
Editor’s note: As Lutherans, grace is at the heart of our faith understanding. But what does it look like to actually live out grace? In this series, we will explore…
A Nov. 23 article from Reuters tells of a special vacation in Hungcheon, South Korea, where, for $90 per night, one can be locked in a prison cell, away from…
A few years ago, during a tour of the Portland (Ore.) Japanese Garden, our guide stopped in front of an elegant Japanese maple tree, its delicate leaves fanning out in…
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