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Spiritual Resources
The challenge of interpretation
At the end of the movie’s first act, the peaceful Eagle Clan we’ve followed through the opening 20 minutes of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is in ruins….
Voices of Faith
Check out “human books”
“We read to know we are not alone.” —C.S. Lewis I’ve always adored books, especially fiction. My childhood favorites usually had a character who was a bit like me. A…
Spiritual Resources
Hymn of the Month – When You Send Forth Your Spirit
Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is When You Send Forth Your Spirit. “When You Send Forth Your Spirit.” Text…
Living Faithfully
Five quotes from the ELCA’s social message on mental illness
Mission & Ministry
Holding on to God and each other
Their names were Tommy, Moses, Junior, John, William—and there were many others. Their mothers’ names are Oretha, Grace, Victoria, Marline, Nora—and there are many others. They were elementary, high school…
Living Faithfully
The Mother Artist: Caregiving and creative practice
From almost the very beginning of our children’s lives, we invite them to make art: crayons, markers, paints and so many pieces of paper. When they get older, we encourage…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: May 8
Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures, which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: May 6
Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures, which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life…
Living Faithfully
Mental health and the church
This article is excerpted from All Who Are Weary: Easing the Burden on the Walk With Mental Illness (Broadleaf Books, 2021) by Emmy Kegler. This article was originally published March 10, 2022.
Voices of Faith
Bearing witness in Civil War
As a veteran photojournalist, Lee Smith (Kirsten Dunst) has had her share of adventures. But even she never expected to find herself pinned down by sniper fire in a dilapidated…
Spiritual Resources
Hymn of the month – Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds
Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds. “Now All the Vault of…
Mission & Ministry
This is: advocacy
ELCA advocacy is most effective when Lutherans across the country are involved and active. The ELCA has professional policy staff who help facilitate Lutheran advocacy efforts, but members of Congress…
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