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Faith in Action
Seeing our neighbors
Focal verse “Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2). Reflection As soon as I woke my son to get him…
Lectionary Blog
Lectionary blog: Resurrection is the power of God
Lectionary blog for Nov. 9, 2025 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Job 19:23-27a; Psalm 17:1-9; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17; Luke 20:27-38 Did you grow up with cartoons in which Wile E….
Theology & Beliefs
Loving the neighbor through health and healing
Series editor’s note: In 2025, “Deeper understandings” is focusing on the ELCA social statements. We hope to reintroduce them to readers as a means of provoking fruitful, enriching conversation between Christians with…
Lectionary Blog
Lectionary blog: Reversals
Lectionary blog for Nov. 2, 2025 21st Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 1:10-18; Psalm 32:1-7; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12; Luke 19:1-10 We can probably all think of a time when we…
Lectionary Blog
Lectionary blog: Righteousness and contempt
Lectionary blog for Oct. 26, 2025 20th Sunday after Pentecost Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22; Psalm 84:1-7; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14 Have you ever been shocked and dismayed by what…
Lectionary Blog
Lectionary blog: Don’t let go
Lectionary blog for Oct. 19, 2025 19th Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8 A couple years ago, while the inimitable Rolf Jacobson was called to…
Faith in Action
Love your enemies
Focal verse “But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you; bless those who curse you; pray for those who mistreat…
Lectionary Blog
Lectionary blog: Welcoming the “wrong praise”
Lectionary blog for Oct. 12, 2025 18th Sunday after Pentecost 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c; Psalm 111; 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Luke 17:11-19 Have you ever felt uncomfortable in church because of…
Lectionary Blog
Lectionary blog: Increase our faith(fulness)
Lectionary blog for Oct. 5, 2025 17th Sunday after Pentecost Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Psalm 37:1-9; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:5-10 I recently served as an interim pastor for a delightful…
Theology & Beliefs
Faith in action: The social teachings of this church
Series editor’s note: In 2025, “Deeper understandings” is focusing on the ELCA social statements. We hope to reintroduce them to readers as a means of provoking fruitful, enriching conversation between…
Lectionary Blog
Lectionary blog: Dangerous wealth
Lectionary for Sept. 28, 2025 16th Sunday after Pentecost Amos 6:1a, 4-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31 When I was growing up, I had the opportunity to visit…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: Sept. 20
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…