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The online musings from pastors, theologians and laity that will help you see the world from a Lutheran perspective.
On the ‘Odyssey’: The Joy of Redemption
A literary reflection by Davis Smith on Homer’s Odyssey. This is one installment of a monthly series providing reflections on works of literature from a Lutheran perspective. No finer, greater gift in the world than that … when man and woman possess their home, two minds, two hearts that work as one. –Odyssey, 6.200–202 The …
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Lent: Three Disciplines & Pretzels
Christians will find many historic customs associated with this penitential season of Lent.
Healthy Youth Ministry, Regardless of Numbers
Smaller congregations can have a flourishing youth ministry, even with just two or three youth.
The Theology of Intellectual Well-Being
One vital area of church worker development is intellectual well-being.
Not Small, Not Big, But Faithful
Stewardship is not about big. Stewardship is not about small. Stewardship is about faithfulness.
Candlemas: Candles, Crepes and Compline
The Feast of the Purification of Mary and the Presentation of our Lord falls on Feb. 2.
Mental Illness in the Lutheran Congregation
Research shows that one in five adults, and one in six children, will experience a mental illness.