Flexible and grounded
Living Faithfully

Flexible and grounded

If you happen to walk through the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) campus on a Tuesday evening, you might see a long line of students snaking around the…
Scattering enemies and making friends
Lectionary Blog

Scattering enemies and making friends

Lectionary for May 17, 2026 Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 1:6-14; Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35; 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11; John 17:1-11 Every time I speak at a conference or lead a…
Caring for mental health together
Mission & Ministry

Caring for mental health together

In a church that proclaims God’s care for people’s bodies, minds and spirits, tending to mental health is not separate from faith—it’s part of how we live it out. Yet…
Hymn of the Month April 2026 – Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen
Theology & Beliefs

Hymn of the Month April 2026 – Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen

Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen. 
Small steps, lasting change
Mission & Ministry

Small steps, lasting change

Editor’s note: April is Financial Literacy Month. In this article, Portico Benefit Services reminds us that it’s a good time to take one faithful step forward, even when the path…
Giving good gifts
Lectionary Blog

Giving good gifts

Lectionary for April 12, 2026 First Sunday of Easter Acts 2:14a, 22-32; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31 One of the great joys of being a father is witnessing…
God of resurrection
Lectionary Blog

God of resurrection

Lectionary for March 22, 2026 Fifth Sunday in Lent Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45 A guest speaker recently talked to my class about the importance of “majoring…
Hymn of the Month March 2026 – Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth
Theology & Beliefs

Hymn of the Month March 2026 – Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth

Each month, Living Lutheran will share history and fun facts behind some hymns beloved by Lutherans. This month’s hymn is Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth. Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth. Text:…
Plans A, B and C
Lectionary Blog

Plans A, B and C

Lectionary for March 15, 2026 Fourth Sunday in Lent 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 Did you ever start out to do something great, but your first…
Study guide for “Holy Rollers”
Study Guides

Study guide for “Holy Rollers”

Who would ever think that the popular roleplaying game of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)—steeped in themes of fantasy and magic, and featuring wizards, elves and other imaginary characters embarking on…
Study guide for “Unlocking a new ministry model”
Study Guides

Study guide for “Unlocking a new ministry model”

News flash (that is no real news): Our church is changing. Congregations are getting smaller, finances are stretched, and there are fewer traditional rostered ministers available. What’s a denomination to…