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The “perfect storm”
On March 2, 2020, the world stood on the precipice of a pandemic. People throughout the United States were trying to figure out how they might handle the impending COVID-19…
Voices of Faith
Perspective: Empowered and freed
“Keep your arms up, don’t let them down. If your Savior can do this for you, you can do it for him. Give your life to him—and don’t let your…
Living Faithfully
Trusted stewards
Steven Oelschlager thinks of the church as being in the bread business. He cites John 6:35: “Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me…
Mission & Ministry
A pandemic “lifeline”
The already-declining membership and budget at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Royal Oak, Mich., took another hit as the deadly COVID-19 pandemic got a toehold in the area. The coronavirus…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: July 10
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…
Mission & Ministry
Money talks
Money is an issue that affects everyone. Situations will vary, but as one factor in the functioning of society, money is a necessary aspect of daily life. Despite this ubiquity,…
Voices of Faith
I’m a Lutheran: Rico Martinez Gonzalez
Luther Place Memorial Church, Washington, D.C. Artist and musician, member of N Street Village Ambassadors of Praise, and of Luther Place’s choir and Community Craft Collective ministry My favorite Bible…
Mission & Ministry
Stepping out in faith
In June 2018, Miriam Vargas faced an almost unimaginable fate. A native of Honduras living in Columbus, Ohio, she received a deportation order from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), meaning…
Mission & Ministry
Widening the welcome
Often dealing with rejection and isolation before the pandemic, many LGBTQIA+ youth have had an even tougher time during COVID-19. In response, Lutheran rostered ministers and others have set up…
Mission & Ministry
A return to camp
Plans are underway to breathe life back into traditional overnight summer camp, a program staple of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (LOM), after the COVID-19 pandemic forced many camps to cancel summer sessions…
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…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: May 3
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…