Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Leo Bancroft
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Leo Bancroft

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

The hip-hop reformer
Mission & Ministry

The hip-hop reformer

Martin Luther’s writings have been compared to a half-century of renowned scholars, reformers and religious leaders. But it’s likely that until now no one has ever compared the author of…

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Theology & Beliefs

Married professors share insights with LutherFacts

Editor’s note: Ronald and Abby Johnson are members of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Springfield, Va., and have been writing a weekly blog on the life of Martin Luther called…

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Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Matt Zemanick

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

The sacrament of the altar versus the sacrament of culture
Voices of Faith

The sacrament of the altar versus the sacrament of culture

Editor’s note: This article is the second in a four-part series exploring the relevance of Martin Luther’s catechism for our lives today. “What is the benefit of such eating and…

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Faith in Action

Ancient text meets modern tech

One of the key moments of the Reformation was Martin Luther’s translation of the Bible. In doing so he made it accessible, and people were able to experience the word…

Synod reports: Time to learn
Faith in Action

Synod reports: Time to learn

Editor’s note: Synod communicators were asked to share a highlight from their 2017 assemblies. What made a difference to participants? What was the most important part of the assembly? Responses…

Our Lutheran Life: Diane Eidsness
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Diane Eidsness

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Jesse King, Sr.
Theology & Beliefs

Our Lutheran Life: Rev. Jesse King, Sr.

“Our Lutheran Life” invites and encourages ELCA members to tell contemporary stories inspired by the Reformation about how the power of God’s grace plays out in the complexities of daily…

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Theology & Beliefs

Father-son duo bring Luther to life in new musical

“Christ Lutheran Church in El Cerrito, California, smiled on our creativity.” That’s how Pastor Peter Krey describes his former congregation’s support of the original, half-hour long production of The Luther…

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Theology & Beliefs

Multi-use design brightens congregations, synods

Edgar Degas, the famed French painter, said: “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” With her “Formed, Re+Formed, Transformed” design (left), Linda Henke has created…