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When Tuhina Verma Rasche returned to the Aida refugee camp near Bethlehem in spring 2019, she was welcomed with open arms and a warm meal. During her first trip there…
Living Faithfully
A blessing for the new year and each day
Recently, it was my son’s baptismal anniversary. As a pastor, you may expect that we light the baptismal candle every year and make a big deal of marking this occasion….
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: Jan. 20
Every day, 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 prayer life…
Living Faithfully
Herbert Chilstrom, first ELCA presiding bishop, dies
Herbert W. Chilstrom, 88, the first presiding bishop of the ELCA, died Jan. 19 at his home in Green Valley, Ariz. He was born in Litchfield, Minn., on Oct. 18,…
Living Faithfully
ELCA presiding bishop issues pastoral message on death of Herbert Chilstrom
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a issued a pastoral message on ELCA Presiding Bishop Emeritus Herbert W. Chilstrom, who died at home early this morning. “Bishop Chilstrom was the…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: Jan. 18
Every day, 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 prayer…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: Jan. 17
Every day, 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 prayer life…
Voices of Faith
Perspective: A weekend in California
Last fall, I was invited to participate in the ELCA Southwest California Synod’s first Latino Pastors Learning Day. While in California, I visited Nelson Rabell-González’s congregation in Lodi. What follows…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: Jan. 16
Every day, 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 prayer life…
Spiritual Resources
A focus on what matters most, part three
In part one and part two, I explained what minimalism is (a focus on the aspects of life that matter most, and intentionally removing everything else) and how the minimalist…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: Jan. 14
Every day, 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 prayer life…
Spiritual Resources
Perspective: 7 tips for discussing difficult issues
The ELCA is a church I am proud to be a member of and proud to serve and lead in as a pastor and bishop. We aren’t perfect—but what sense…
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