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The online musings from pastors, theologians and laity that will help you see the world from a Lutheran perspective.
The Treasure of Lutheran Sacred Music
Music has always played an integral role in Lutheran worship.
Benjamin Kolodziej
September 15, 2025
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Why (and How) to Read Your Kids Disturbing Bible Stories
Anna Mussmann
Our children need to know about ugly realities like sin, death and the devil in order to understand the faith.
The Problem With Random Acts of Kindness
Jenny Zoë Huelsman
Christian love is specific and sacrificial. It is meted out through the concentric circles of our vocation.
How to Listen to a Sermon — Even When It’s Hard
Heather Smith
Making a few changes in how you listen may yield a surprising increase in your personal takeaways from the Sunday sermon.
How to Pray in Public
Joshua Hayes
Many of us feel uncomfortable when praying out loud. Here is some practical guidance for doing so.
Review: Barbie — The Fruitless Search for Perfection
Sarah Reinsel
Writ large, the Barbie conundrum is really a human conundrum. We long for something ideal and perfect and good, but …