The gift of a life
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The gift of a life

One of the most important dimensions of aging is to bring us to understand that life cannot be taken for granted. Life cannot be devoured—it can only be savored (Joan Chittister,…
Creation care film series features ELCA faith leaders
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Creation care film series features ELCA faith leaders

Four leaders from ministries across the ELCA share how their faith journeys intersect with their commitment to creation care in the seven-part short film series “Caring for the Earth: Stories…
I’m a Lutheran: Marty J. Uhle
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I’m a Lutheran: Marty J. Uhle

Messiah Lutheran Church, Fairview Park, Ohio President and CEO, Community West Foundation My wife, Laura, and I are active at Messiah Lutheran and have many friends there. We lean toward…
The gift of community
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The gift of community

Though I’ve often lived alone, I’m drawn to community and connection. I’ve been blessed to take part in many Christian communities, some for an intense, two-week period of formation and…
Steady faith, strong traditions, lasting impression
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Steady faith, strong traditions, lasting impression

April is Arab American Heritage Month in the United States. While this is a celebration of all Arab Americans—Christian and Muslim alike—I’m going to focus on Christians. As an Arab…
Was Jesus innocent?
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Was Jesus innocent?

Of course he was innocent, responds every ounce of theology and tradition. Our salvation rests on this, that Jesus was fully God and thus incapable of sin, that his suffering and…
I’m a Lutheran: Pam Liberda
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I’m a Lutheran: Pam Liberda

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Overland Park, Kan. Executive chef and co-founder, Buck Tui BBQ; executive chef, Muni I connected with Holy Cross before my wedding in 2005. I was raised…
“A marvelous mystery”
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“A marvelous mystery”

Thomas Maltman’s latest novel, Ashes to Ashes (Soho Press, 2025), largely takes place against the backdrop of a Lutheran congregation. Maltman—whose spouse, Melissa, is pastor of Servant of Christ Lutheran Church…
God’s love sets us free
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God’s love sets us free

Martin Luther’s assessment that we as God’s people are simultaneously sinners and saints has sometimes rankled. Nonetheless, the older I become, the more I acknowledge Luther’s honest insight—and my own…
Prayers for Women’s History Month 2026
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Prayers for Women’s History Month 2026