Saying goodbye
Faith in Action

Saying goodbye

Focal verse “The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore” (Psalm 121:8). Reflection I remember that, as an elementary school student…
Lectionary blog: Humble teachers like Jesus
Lectionary Blog

Lectionary blog: Humble teachers like Jesus

Lectionary for Nov. 5, 2023 23rd Sunday after Pentecost Micah 3:5-12; Psalm 43; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13; Matthew 23:1-12 My Bible study group just began studying the book of James. Martin…
An “influential” legacy
Voices of Faith

An “influential” legacy

Martin Luther’s reforming ideas spread like wildfire in the 16th century because the recently invented printing press enabled mass distribution of his treatises and pamphlets. Since then Lutherans have been…
A statement from Bishop Eaton on the conflict in the Holy Land
Faith in Action

A statement from Bishop Eaton on the conflict in the Holy Land

Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has released a statement on the conflict in the Holy Land. “The ELCA’s commitments call on us to denounce unequivocally any attacks—past, present…
News from ELCA Advocacy
Faith in Action

News from ELCA Advocacy

Would you be surprised to hear lively discussion about an ELCA social teaching document among your congregation’s young adult group? Peace Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, S.D., has found resources…
Prayer ventures: Oct. 24
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Oct. 24

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…
Just love
Mission & Ministry

Just love

Nearly 800 women from around the world gathered in Phoenix to attend the Women of the ELCA (WELCA) triennial gathering Sept. 21-24, under the theme “Just Love.” The body’s Twelfth…
Prayer ventures: Oct. 18
Prayer Ventures

Prayer ventures: Oct. 18

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…
Tuesday Intentions
Spiritual Resources

Tuesday Intentions

Today we are sharing five prompts to inspire you during your personal spiritual time so you can set your intentions for the week ahead. Take a moment to reflect on…
Embracing unconditional love and transformation
Voices of Faith

Embracing unconditional love and transformation

Jeff Johnson’s life and ministry have been profoundly influenced by various communities and a deep commitment to spreading the message of God’s unconditional love. As he prepares to become bishop…
ELCA presiding bishop issues statement on Israel-Hamas war
Faith in Action

ELCA presiding bishop issues statement on Israel-Hamas war

Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has released a message on the escalating crisis between Israel and Hamas. “As Lutherans, we are accustomed to holding tension between two…