Katie Langston has nearly completed her journey to becoming an ELCA pastor—but the path there was anything but linear. Her new book, Sealed: An Unexpected Journey Into the Heart of…
Many years ago, Linda Jacobson changed a tire on a rural road near Arusha, Tanzania. She wasn’t strong enough to turn the lug nuts, but she figured out what to…
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…
This month I chose to write about sabbath-keeping because I thought it could be a therapeutic activity that might even lead to firmer sabbath disciplines in my life. However, as…
Pastor begins the sermon with her familiar greeting: “Grace and peace to you from God our Father, and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.” While I’ve heard this line…
In John 6, Jesus’ words and actions become increasingly difficult to understand. The chapter begins with Jesus recognizing the gathered crowd’s physical hunger, transforming a child’s limited resources into abundance…
Augustana Lutheran Church, Portland, Ore. Senior at Grant High School in Portland and founder/chair of the Youth Leadership Academy to End Gun Violence, presented by Lift Every Voice Oregon My…
When Ken Carder’s wife, Linda, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, he began to consider the high value society places on intellect, and how capacity relates to identity. He quickly learned…
August’s arrival means a new school year, new routines and, as we stumble out of the COVID-19 pandemic this summer, more uncertainty. Any parent can tell you that children may…
Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28). Last August, Sarah Coomber completely uprooted her life. The strain of the…
Series editor’s note: Throughout 2021, “Deeper understandings” will continue to engage the ELCA’s commitment to authentic diversity. —Kathryn A. Kleinhans, dean of Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University, Columbus, Ohio…
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…
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