Jesus, David and state violence
Lectionary Blog

Jesus, David and state violence

Lectionary for Aug. 30, 2026 14th Sunday after Pentecost Jeremiah 15:15-21; Psalm 26:1-8; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28 I know that I’m out of step with most Lutherans in my belief…

Belief and actions
Lectionary Blog

Belief and actions

Lectionary for Aug. 23, 2026 13th Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 51:1-6; Psalm 138; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20 What’s the best thing about your church? No, think for a minute before…

What is a Christian patriot?
Theology & Beliefs

What is a Christian patriot?

Editor’s note: Throughout the summer, Living Lutheran is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with articles reflecting on the church’s role in civic life…

A big deal
Mission & Ministry

A big deal

Editor’s note: Throughout the summer, Living Lutheran is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with articles reflecting on the church’s role in civic life…

Playing the right tune
Living Faithfully

Playing the right tune

Editor’s note: Throughout the summer, Living Lutheran is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with articles reflecting on the church’s role in civic life…

Good government is daily bread
Theology & Beliefs

Good government is daily bread

Editor’s note: Throughout the summer, Living Lutheran is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with articles reflecting on the church’s role in civic life and…

Lutherans and the bicentennial
Theology & Beliefs

Lutherans and the bicentennial

Editor’s note: Throughout the summer, Living Lutheran is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with articles reflecting on the church’s role in civic life…

Responding bodily to the good news
Lectionary Blog

Responding bodily to the good news

Lectionary for July 5, 2026 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Zechariah 9:9-12; Psalm 145:8-14; Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 You may have heard the phrase, “Idle hands are the devil’s playground.”…