A lexicon of faith: Fear
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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…
I’m a Lutheran: Lenny Duncan
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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…
Five things the church can learn from roller derby
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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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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.
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Appreciation

A delighted thank you Thank you for the wonderful magazine. I especially loved the article “Class on the current” about the students spending a semester on the Mississippi. As a…
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Changes on the way

Dear readers, Thanks for your letters of appreciation for Daniel J. Lehmann, who retired as editor in February. As staff of The Lutheran we, too, have been deeply blessed by…
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Tail light sheds light on racism

I understood, in a in-my-face kind of way, what white privilege is.