Hymn of the Month – Go Tell It on the Mountain
Theology & Beliefs

Hymn of the Month – Go Tell It on the Mountain

Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is Go Tell It on the Mountain.

God’s love knows no bounds
Mission & Ministry

God’s love knows no bounds

Editor’s note: This reflection is part of a series by chaplains in the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU) about the ways in which God is at work on NECU campuses. Benedict Owusu and I met at…

Hymn of the Month – Canticle of the Turning
Theology & Beliefs

Hymn of the Month – Canticle of the Turning

Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is Canticle of the Turning.  “Canticle of the Turning” by Rory Cooney Copyright ©…

Lectionary blog: Getting ready
Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Getting ready

Lectionary blog for Nov. 30, 2025 First Sunday of Advent Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44 I hope you’re ready! Advent has rolled around once again. It is…

Lectionary blog: Not that kind of king
Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Not that kind of king

Lectionary blog for Nov. 23, 2025 Christ the King Sunday Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 46; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43 Did you ever help elect someone to a position of responsibility, only…

Lectionary blog: The day will come
Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: The day will come

Lectionary blog for Nov. 16, 2025 23rd Sunday after Pentecost Malachi 4:1-2a; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19 My family recently celebrated my birthday. I was really looking forward…

Lectionary blog: Resurrection is the power of God
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….

Lectionary blog: Reversals
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: Righteousness and contempt
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: Don’t let go
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…

Lectionary blog: Welcoming the “wrong praise”
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: Increase our faith(fulness)
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…