“Let the little children come to me,” Jesus said. Even if they seem to be a disturbance during church? Well, yes, of course! And for some tips on ways to do that, click here.
Lieutenant Commander William Bevins, a Navy chaplain, finds that ministry and the military have a lot in common. Both attract a certain kind of person, he said—one who isn’t afraid…
Oct. 11 is Clergy Appreciation Day. To celebrate, we’ve spent the past week asking our social media followers to share stories and appreciation for the rostered ministers in their lives….
Editor’s note: After publication, Living Lutheran learned that the fall issue cover image for this story included AI-generated imagery. Living Lutheran takes a strong stance against knowingly using AI-generated content of…
Because LivingLutheran.org publishes new content every day, some stories may slip under the radar. We’re taking a moment to highlight a few recent articles that reflect the resilience, joy and…
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