A table prayer for Advent
Spiritual Resources

A table prayer for Advent

In the days of Advent, Christians prepare to celebrate the presence of God’s Word among us in our own day. During these four weeks, we pray that the reign of…

Prayer ventures: Nov. 28
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Nov. 28

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer from the ELCA resource Prayer ventures, which can be downloaded here. These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life…

The benefits of gratitude journaling
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The benefits of gratitude journaling

A holy gift
Voices of Faith

A holy gift

Editor’s note: This article originally ran Nov. 28, 2019.  My mom’s death, in December 2013, took my feet out from under me. I couldn’t imagine a life without her. But…

Not a gift from anyone
Faith in Action

Not a gift from anyone

Vine Deloria Jr., who died in 2005, was many things: a historian, a theologian, a political activist and an author whose 1969 book Custer Died for Your Sins: An Indian…

Lectionary blog: Sheep who listen
Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Sheep who listen

Lectionary for Nov. 26, 2023 Christ the King Sunday Last Sunday after Pentecost Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 95:1-7a; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46 Lectionary readings late in the season after Pentecost…

North American, Holy Land heads of churches meet in solidarity, prayer
Faith in Action

North American, Holy Land heads of churches meet in solidarity, prayer

On Nov. 16, the North American heads of Churches Beyond Borders met online with their Lutheran and Episcopal counterparts in the Holy Land for a time of solidarity and prayer….

Thoughts for Thursday, November 16, 2023
Spiritual Resources

Thoughts for Thursday, November 16, 2023

Lectionary blog: Don’t bury your talent!
Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Don’t bury your talent!

Lectionary for Nov. 19, 2023 25th Sunday after Pentecost Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18; Psalm 90:1-8, 12; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30 Do you ever worry about wasting your potential? I do…