In this murder mystery, surprising grace abounds
Voices of Faith

In this murder mystery, surprising grace abounds

When sitting down to watch Wake Up Dead Man, viewers will likely expect a murder mystery full of twists and turns. After all, this is the third in writer-director Rian…

Lessons from <i>A Charlie Brown Christmas</i>
Voices of Faith

Lessons from A Charlie Brown Christmas

We all know the story of the angel appearing to shepherds on the night Jesus was born. In church, we’ll hear Matthew’s version this year, but many will think of…

Prayer ventures: Sept. 3
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Sept. 3

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource “Prayer ventures,” which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer…

Historical fiction and biblical imagination

Historical fiction and biblical imagination

A prolific writer whose work spans a variety of genres, Kaethe Schwehn has followed her ideas through in works of fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction. Her newest novel, The Gospel…

Prayer ventures: Aug. 26
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Aug. 26

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource “Prayer ventures,” which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer…

An organ renaissance
Voices of Faith

An organ renaissance

When two noted Lutheran organists were asked whether traditional organ music was a dying art today, they replied with a resounding, “No!” The ancient instrument is alive and well, enjoying…

Prayer ventures: Aug. 4
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Aug. 4

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource “Prayer ventures,” which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer…

Prayer ventures: July 4
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: July 4

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource “Prayer ventures,” which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer…

I’m a Lutheran: Peter Strickland
Voices of Faith

I’m a Lutheran: Peter Strickland

St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Franklin, Tenn. General manager, BBR/BMG Music Group My family and I joined St. Andrew back in the mid-’90s. We were looking for a place that felt…

Prayer ventures: June 22
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: June 22

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource “Prayer ventures,” which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for…

Can we pick and choose when it comes to belief?
Theology & Beliefs

Can we pick and choose when it comes to belief?

You may have heard the derisive label “Cafeteria Christian,” meaning those who choose which Christian teachings to follow or ignore as if they were in a cafeteria line. For two…