Voices of Faith

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Here between Easter and Pentecost

Here between Easter and Pentecost, our church finds itself in something of an interim time. It is, as poet and philosopher John O’Donohue reminds us, a time when the old…

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The waters of baptism

Series editor’s note: Most who write for “Deeper understandings” are full-time professors at our seminaries, colleges and universities. The majority of the church’s “resident theologians,” of course, are parish pastors…

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Dog loves you

(This is not the start of a mindless joke about dyslexia; I am totally serious about what follows.) One of life’s most perplexing matters is this: How can someone love…

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A lexicon of faith: Fear

Most of us do not live with so much fear that we expect to die the next time we open our front door or climb into a car. That degree…

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Reflection

As we began our Lenten journey this year, I invited Faith in Place, a faith-based nonprofit, to come talk to my congregation about caring for creation ministry and advocacy as…

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Everlasting love

For me, the time between Good Friday and Easter Sunday feels like the countdown to New Year’s. I am filled with bubbling anticipation to dress in my best clothes or…

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I’m a Lutheran: Lenny Duncan

Temple Lutheran Church, Havertown, Pa. Seminarian and candidate for ordained ministry I found my faith in the forgotten places, where hope seems like an intruder—homeless, mired in alcoholism and seemingly…

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Five things the church can learn from roller derby

Since 2001 roller derby has enjoyed a renaissance as an all-volunteer, do-it-yourself sport that has inspired women, men and children to throw caution to the wind and throw their bodies…

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Appreciation

Thank you for the wonderful magazine. I especially loved the article “Class on the current” about the students spending a semester on the Mississippi (January, page 12). As a Lutheran,…

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Sin

Permanent ink on a white shirt is no fun. I purchased a stain remedy not long ago. It boasted of being able to remove virtually every cloth stain on the…

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Noisy children at worship?

It’s a welcome opportunity to put into action the words of Jesus.

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Holy Week and pastor stress

Here are some ways for congregations to help bring the level down.