Our neighbors’ blood cries to us from the ground once again. The recurring nightmare is all too familiar: a man filled with hatred perpetrates a mass shooting. Like Columbine, Virginia…
I went to see The Big Sick knowing very little about it except that it wasn’t a “normal” romantic comedy. At least, that was what everyone said: my friends posting…
For many Lutherans, food and faith are inextricably linked. We gather for a funeral—and a luncheon; a baptism—and reception; a wedding—and a banquet. And we gather around the table in…
Editor’s note: This reader recipe is an online addition to our September 2017 cover story, “Recipes from the heart.” Quick pretzels By Ron Glusenkamp “Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of…
Editor’s note: This reader recipe is an online addition to our September 2017 cover story, “Recipes from the heart.” Chana masala From Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison A few minutes…
Editor’s note: This reader recipe is an online addition to our September 2017 cover story, “Recipes from the heart.” Lena Trautwein’s famous coffee cake From Carol Pilmer Coincidentally, the first time I met…
Editor’s note: This reader recipe is an online addition to our September 2017 cover story, “Recipes from the heart.” Finnish yogurt cake By Susan Bianchi When I was a college freshman in 1968,…
Editor’s note: This reader recipe is an online addition to our September 2017 cover story, “Recipes from the heart.” Basic pizza crust By Miriam Henry As director of Christian education at St. Paul’s…
Editor’s note: This reader recipe is an online addition to our September 2017 cover story, “Recipes from the heart.” Christmas Eve lasagna By Mary Ciccolella Our family Christmas Eve lasagna came into being…
Editor’s note: This reader recipe is an online addition to our September 2017 cover story, “Recipes from the heart.” Rosettes By Janet Brandsrud A few years back when I was a member of…
Editor’s note: This reader recipe is an online addition to our September 2017 cover story, “Recipes from the heart.” Shredded Wheat bread By Marit Johnson One of the most important recipes in my…
Editor’s note: This reader recipe is an online addition to our September 2017 cover story, “Recipes from the heart.” Virginia’s famous hot milk cake From Carol Burhenn My mom was a faithful and…
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