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The beginning is near
The times and seasons kept by the body of Christ often bear a consoling and encouraging witness in contrast with the times and seasons of our surrounding culture. Fear and…
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Fear and love
In my Lutheran grade school we were assigned a memory verse every week. Friday morning, before lessons began, our ability to write these verses on our lips was tested. Normally…
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When the need arises, we respond
Editor’s note: As Lutheran Disaster Response supports recovery work in the U.S. in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, Mark Opgrand, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wilmington, N.C., shared…
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Grounded in grace
I just downloaded the Small Catechism app for my iPhone. The moment I did I thought, ironically, “What does this mean?” What does it mean for me to invest space,…
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How Luther helps today’s citizens
Series editor’s note: In “Deeper understandings,” we continue in the yearlong study of Reformation and Luther studies themes, grateful that this month Gary Simpson offers insights to help us prepare…
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I’m a Lutheran: Una Bonkrude
“I’m a Lutheran” is a monthly profile featuring ELCA members around the world. The profiles showcase ELCA members in all their diversity, connecting one another through individual faith stories as…
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Why Lutheran?
When I was about 11 years old, a friend asked, “Are you Catholic or Christian?” I bristled and with a chest puffed up in self-righteous correction, I took this as…
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When our vocations collide this election cycle
I come from a political family. Well, sort of. It’s probably more accurate to say I come from a family of public servants. On my mother’s side, my grandfather spent…
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A visit to the temple
I wonder what she thought of us? She—dressed in traditional Indian fabric, bright colors, scarf covering her hair and flowing skirt. She—sunk deeply into the couch intently watching TV. And…
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Autumn: Living by faith
“The righteous live by their faith,” the prophet Habakkuk wrote. His words, passed on by the apostle Paul, would blossom centuries later in the soul of Martin Luther and help…
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How pets influence our faith
As I was preparing to write this article, Gus, my 9-month-old puppy, was hit by a car. My husband and I had been at a family funeral when our pet…
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Deeper understandings
Series editor’s note: Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and other leaders have invited our whole church into a conversation about future visions, directions and priorities for our work in the years…
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