In this murder mystery, surprising grace abounds
Voices of Faith

In this murder mystery, surprising grace abounds

When sitting down to watch Wake Up Dead Man, viewers will likely expect a murder mystery full of twists and turns. After all, this is the third in writer-director Rian…

I’m a Lutheran: Grace Carlic
Voices of Faith

I’m a Lutheran: Grace Carlic

Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rochester, N.Y. Workforce and public affairs specialist, Plug Power, Inc. I connected with Messiah Lutheran late winter, early spring of 2025. I saw the sign and…

Top five articles from 2025
Living Faithfully

Top five articles from 2025

As we wrapped up 2025, we took a look at some of our top stories from the year. Below are Living Lutheran‘s five most-read articles from the last 12 months….

Shrewd grace
Theology & Beliefs

Shrewd grace

We don’t usually put the words “shrewd” and “grace” together. They aren’t compatible. Rather, they are opposed in character, each carrying its own connotations that divide them into separate categories….

Innovations in rural ministry
Mission & Ministry

Innovations in rural ministry

Innovation is in bloom across the rural reaches of the ELCA, and perhaps nothing exemplifies that better than a new food ministry in Iowa. The Western Iowa Synod calls it…

Study guide for “The honesty of Ash Wednesday”
Study Guides

Study guide for “The honesty of Ash Wednesday”

“One blustery Ash Wednesday, some pastor colleagues and I went downtown to distribute ‘ashes on the go.’ We spread on sidewalks that ran along towering office buildings and bustling restaurants,…

Study guide for “Innovations in rural ministry”
Study Guides

Study guide for “Innovations in rural ministry”

Innovation is in bloom across the rural reaches of the ELCA, and perhaps nothing exemplifies that better than a new food ministry in Iowa. The Western Iowa Synod calls it…

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The new LivingLutheran.org

Ring in the holiday season with our free gift to you: the new LivingLutheran.org is now live! Set up a free digital membership and enjoy these can’t-miss features:  A welcoming,…

Following new paths
Voices of Faith

Following new paths

Despite the fact that Lucille “CeCee” Mills preached her first sermon at age 9, she didn’t always plan on pursuing ordained ministry. Like Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA,…

I’m a Lutheran: Zander Hine
Voices of Faith

I’m a Lutheran: Zander Hine

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hagerstown, Md. Senior, North Hagerstown High School; environmental, food security advocate; Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient I’ve been an active member at St. John my…

I’m a Lutheran: Kathy Lueders
Voices of Faith

I’m a Lutheran: Kathy Lueders

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Cocoa Beach, Fla. Retired NASA associate administrator of the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate; SpaceX Starbase general manager In 2015, our family moved from Merritt…