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Living Faithfully

Can dogs go to heaven?

The hand of the Lord came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of a valley; it…

Voices of Faith

Jesus walks with me all the time

Editor’s note: This reflection is an addition to the March 2018 cover story, “Called and chosen.” I was born and raised in South Africa. My ancestors were among the first converts…

Mission & Ministry

A place for all religions at Lutheran schools

“Being Lutheran is not about living in a Lutheran bubble. We become more fully Lutheran—and more importantly more fully Christian—when we encounter and do life with people who are not…

Voices of Faith

Black Panther: Wakanda forever

If you’re an African-descent Lutheran like me, you’ve probably already seen Black Panther, which opened last weekend—maybe twice. If not, by seeing it you’ll be getting a solid entry in…

Voices of Faith

I’m a Lutheran: Peter Mayer

First Lutheran Church, Nashville, Tenn.   I believe God’s love sang all of life into being, each with a voice. I believe each voice is vital, and meant to be shaped…

Living Faithfully

Countdown to Houston

“If I had to say something to youth who are considering going or who aren’t sure, I would say, ‘Go!’ ” — Mary Winsor, 16 Thousands of Lutheran teens from…

Theology & Beliefs

Listen, God is calling (part 2)

Editor’s note: the following is part of a series of articles from ELCA theologians, Rostered Ministers, seminarians/professors and other contributors that feature individual viewpoints on the Reformation’s importance on the occasion of…

Voices of Faith

Perspective: When a white man teaches about white fragility

Editor’s note: This entry is the first in a multipart series on white fragility. Every other Tuesday through mid-May, look for new posts from Martin Zimmann on this topic. Why…

Voices of Faith

Grounded in grace

I sometimes think of a backpacking trip with a now-deceased friend on the Appalachian Trail in western North Carolina’s Nantahala Range—early February, 75 miles, eight days. Rain the entire week…

Voices of Faith

“It’s all about death—and life!”

  As the elderly woman lay on her bed with death very near, her 4-year-old granddaughter asked, “Why are those ducks flying near your bed?” Her grandmother replied simply, “Oh,…

Theology & Beliefs

Listen, God is calling (part 1)

Editor’s note: The following is part of a series of articles from ELCA theologians, Rostered Ministers, seminarians/professors and other contributors that feature individual viewpoints on the Reformation’s importance on the occasion of…

Voices of Faith

Perspective: Grace

Editor’s note: The following article is based on a true event. Names and locations have been changed to protect privacy.  Take a deep breath, Angela. You can do this. Simply…