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May film and book reviews
Film review Hello, My Name is Doris: Doris Miller is a 60-something woman who, feeling lonely after the death of her mother, finds herself attracted to a co-worker who is…
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Here’s one suicide prevention tool we all need
While giving a presentation about suicide prevention to a group of teens at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Naperville, Ill., one of the pastors stepped forward and told this story: I…
Media in ministry: Go social
Setup: For most congregations, Facebook is their primary social medium—although many are branching out to Twitter, Snapchat and more. Most of our members are on Facebook so it’s the logical…
April film and book reviews
Film review Zootopia: This spunky 3-D animated film stars a bunny with big dreams. While still in school, Judy Hopps displays empathy and kindness when she springs into action against…
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Eat, pray, grow
For Doris Christopher, prayers before mealtime — and the tradition of sharing a meal — have been a cornerstone of her life, as well as a major part of her…
America’s Original Sin
Jim Wallis is an author, activist, teacher and pastor who, as founder of Sojourners magazine, has convened faith-inspired movements for justice and peace. He is the author of 10 books,…
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Grandma in Blue with Red Hat
A boy attends art classes at the museum where he and the other children are asked why a painting should be in an exhibition. They reply that it is beautiful,…
A Step Along the Way: Models of Christian Service
Stephen J. Pope, a professor in the theology department of Boston College, sees Christian service as a sign of faith, humility and hope. He says compassionate service lies at the…
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Book
We love the way this children’s picture book begins: “This is a book. Black words. On white paper. No buttons. No bonus levels. Not a single sound, in fact. It’s…
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The Good Dinosaur
Arlo was the runt in a dinosaur litter and is constantly teased by his stronger siblings. His greatest character flaw is that he is frightened by everything. The family worries…
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Marty named publisher of ‘The Christian Century’
Peter W. Marty, an ELCA pastor, has been named publisher of The Christian Century, a major journal of Protestant thinking in America. His role will be to advance the vision…
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In praise of ‘The Little Lutheran’
Logan Gyorko, 3, of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., and a fourth generation member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Stephens City, Va., diligently checks out The Little Lutheran. The children’s magazine ceased publication…