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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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Working in Partnership to Assist Haitians
by Kim Plummer Krull Many Lutheran partners are working cooperatively with LCMS World Relief and Human Care (LCMS WR-HC), LCMS …
Being Prepared, Lending a Hand
by Kim Plummer Krull The Haiti earthquake makes us think about how we can help suffering survivors and also about …
When ‘Wanting to Do the Right Thing’ Might Get You in Trouble
Haiti, Volunteerism, and a Desire to Help Commentary by Albert B. Collver III and Daniel Mattson The earthquake in Haiti …
‘Loaded With Opportunities’
Three rural LCMS congregations in Kansas and Nebraska share their stories.
Ministry in the Margins
by Anthony A. Cook The View from Here Editor’s Note: With this online column, we offer occasional essays on topics …
The Earthquake in Haiti: Again, the ‘Why’ Question
by Rev. John T. Pless As I write these lines, the world reels with the news of a devastating earthquake …