Life abundant at any age
Living Faithfully

Life abundant at any age

I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10). Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! The season of Easter is ushered in with flowers…
When making a living and living in service intersect
Living Faithfully

When making a living and living in service intersect

Starbucks barista. Pharmacist. Substitute teacher. Nanny. Animal handler. Roller derby announcer. These seemingly unrelated professionals have one thing in common—they’re all leading “double lives” as church workers, most as pastors….
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Voices of Faith

Everlasting love

For me, the time between Good Friday and Easter Sunday feels like the countdown to New Year’s. I am filled with bubbling anticipation to dress in my best clothes or…
I’m a Lutheran: Lenny Duncan
Voices of Faith

I’m a Lutheran: Lenny Duncan

Temple Lutheran Church, Havertown, Pa. Seminarian and candidate for ordained ministry I found my faith in the forgotten places, where hope seems like an intruder—homeless, mired in alcoholism and seemingly…
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Prayer Ventures

April 5

Everyday, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource Prayer Ventures, which can be downloaded here. These petitions are offered as a guide for your own…
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Spiritual Resources

Stream, flood and spring

We are drawn to clear, sparkling streams of water. Since prehistoric times, these streams have attracted our wonder and attention. We linger on a footbridge over a creek. We pull…
Five things the church can learn from roller derby
Voices of Faith

Five things the church can learn from roller derby

Since 2001 roller derby has enjoyed a renaissance as an all-volunteer, do-it-yourself sport that has inspired women, men and children to throw caution to the wind and throw their bodies…
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Prayer Ventures

March 28 – April 3

Every Monday, Living Lutheran offers a week’s worth of prayers from the ELCA resource Prayer Ventures, which can be downloaded here. These petitions – one for each day this week…