From hardship to freedom
When a payday lender opened on the block of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Minneapolis in 2012, members had some questions. “We noticed that more of these businesses were popping…
When a payday lender opened on the block of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Minneapolis in 2012, members had some questions. “We noticed that more of these businesses were popping…
Between two Sundays, two sabbaths, this month our church will gather in a special way for the 2016 ELCA Churchwide Assembly (under the theme “Freed and Renewed in Christ”). Most…
Everyday, 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…
As the summer wraps up and the youngsters prepare to head off to school, 980 voting members will be departing for New Orleans Aug. 8-13 for the 2016 Churchwide Assembly…
Many established Lutheran congregations face the challenge of reconnecting with their communities, which have changed dramatically since the churches were founded. And nearly all need to work harder to not…
Everyday, 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…
Everyday, 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…
Everyday, 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…
As a young seminarian, I first visited prison as part of my contextual education. I entered the prison doors believing I was on my way to reforming the criminal justice…
Lectionary blog for July 31 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23; Psalm 49:1-12; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21 A few years ago I took a youth group to Lutheridge…
Kids and Prayer (DVD) Parents, teachers and young children will enjoy this introduction to prayer by Rachel G. Hackenberg. Kids and Prayer is divided into four segments, each approximately 10…
Film review Last Days in the Desert This is an immersive spiritual drama inspired by the story of Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness when he was tempted by the…
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