Martin Luther on the New Testament
Voices of Faith

Martin Luther on the New Testament

Series editor’s note: Throughout 2022, “Deeper understandings” will feature biblical scholars sharing some of their favorite books of the Bible. —Kathryn A. Kleinhans, dean of Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital…

Lectionary blog: Reading the Bible with Abraham
Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Reading the Bible with Abraham

Lectionary for Sept 25, 2022 16th Sunday after Pentecost Amos 6:1a, 4-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31 The story of the rich man and Lazarus is a favorite…

I’m a Lutheran: Emma Kasiga
Voices of Faith

I’m a Lutheran: Emma Kasiga

Minnesota Swahili Christian Congregation (housed at Holy Trinity Lutheran), Minneapolis Business financing I moved to Minnesota in July 1998 after graduating from Waldorf University, Forest City, Iowa (then the ELCA’s…

Prayer ventures: Sept. 16
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Sept. 16

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…

Lectionary blog: Unrighteous wealth
Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Unrighteous wealth

Lectionary for Sept 18, 2022 15th Sunday after Pentecost Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13 In a stunning contrast to previous weeks, Jesus teaches about the right…

Prayer ventures: Sept. 12
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Sept. 12

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…

Remember and anticipate
Living Faithfully

Remember and anticipate

A new school year has begun. New teachers, new schedules, new routines and rhythms. This is an exciting time, but it can be difficult, and not just for students. All…

Prayer ventures: Sept. 6
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Sept. 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…

Lectionary blog: God’s invitation to discomfort
Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: God’s invitation to discomfort

Lectionary for Sept. 11, 2022 14th Sunday after Pentecost Exodus 32:7-14; Psalm 51:1-10; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10 Once again, in this time after Pentecost, the lectionary passages build upon…