We are not meant to be Christians alone, whether individuals or congregations, synods or denominations. Interdependence is hardwired into the Christian witness. For example, in teaching disciples the Lord’s Prayer…
Every time Lutherans sing “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” we are reminded anew that music is hardwired into our worship and devotion. After all, it was Martin Luther himself…
Twenty-five years ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, our lives as Americans were radically changed. The destruction of the World Trade Center in New York City, the attack on the Pentagon…
“Who is Peter?” the pastor asks. He continues: “Peter was a fisherman, an imperfect disciple of Christ. God had faith in him and made a way for him to be…
Editor’s note: On this Labor Day, we are sharing an article that first appeared in April 2020 that talks about our Lutheran vocation. What shall I do with my life?…
Trinity Lutheran Church, Stillwater, Minn. President and CEO, Portico Benefit Services I grew up at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, where I was confirmed and married and where our…
Students at Midland University in Fremont, Neb., are learning the value of serving their community during MOVE week. MOVE, which stands for Midland Outreach & Volunteer Engagement, connects the campus…
Editor’s note: Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued his fourth entry in “All together in one place,” a series of monthly messages. Each message shares a pastoral word, rooted…
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…
In the latest episode of Ethics Spotlight: The Podcast of the Journal of Lutheran Ethics, host Matthew Best and Journal of Lutheran Ethics Book Review Editor William Rodriguez talk with…
Patricia Ann Curtis Davenport, the first African American woman to be elected a bishop in the ELCA, died Wednesday, July 29. She was 70 years old. Davenport served the Southeastern…
St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Portsmouth, Va. Personal care assistant St. Andrew was my mom’s first call as pastor. She’s been there for 10 years! The church has changed and grown…
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