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Living Faithfully
When faith is a verb
“I was—I am—an alcoholic,” said Melody Gulbrantson. “On my own, I entered an AA recovery program. My sister cared for my children, but my son gave her trouble. I took…
Living Faithfully
ELCA presiding bishop announces Covid-19 response
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has announced the launch of a comprehensive Covid-19 response across the ELCA beginning today. The three approaches named are: Daily Bread Grants “ELCA World Hunger is…
Living Faithfully
ELCA presiding bishop extends invitation to join in Lord’s Prayer
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a message to the church inviting people to join in the Lord’s Prayer Wednesday, March 25. “I am writing to extend an invitation…
Living Faithfully
My take: Lutheran witness needed now, more than ever
In March 2016, I was asked to write an article for Living Lutheran about the emerging split in our nation’s culture, especially the widening gap in our political ideologies. Since…
Mission & Ministry
A network of care
It was a distressing situation: a family divided by more than 2,000 miles and facing dire health situations on both ends. In Tucson, Ariz., John (last name withheld), a father…
Spiritual Resources
The texture of the blessing
When I was growing up, my mother encouraged me to try everything: sports, music, art, student government and camps of every kind. These extracurricular activities helped me build friendships in…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: March 21
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
I’m a Lutheran: Ida Hakkarinen
Hope Lutheran Church and Student Center, College Park, Md. Occupation: meteorologist with the federal government Vocation: to be salt, light and leaven in the world (Matthew 5:13-16, 13:33) As a…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: March 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 life…
Voices of Faith
Go with God!
As we journey into Lent, preparing to commemorate Jesus’ death and resurrection, our lectionary readings invite us to consider his humanity. We learn how Jesus suffered temptation (Hebrews 2:18), desperation…
Voices of Faith
It takes a village to raise a pastor
Editor’s note: This year the ELCA celebrates 50 years of Lutheran women’s ordination in the United States, 40 years of the ordination of Lutheran women of color, and 10 years…
Prayer Ventures
Prayer ventures: March 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…