Christianity
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Navigating the Clouds of Life with Faith as Our Guide
Life is full of uncertainties and disorientation … life can feel like we’re in a cloud at times … making it difficult to know how to navigate. Relying on faith, community, and love for God and neighbors during disorienting times helps us be even more aware of the presence of God in our lives in… Continue reading
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Love your enemies: Embracing mercy as a way of life
The enduring human tendency to hurt one another shows up time and time again. People in the Bible were not exempt from it and neither are we. But there are alternatives. There is a path that leads to life. Joseph’s choice to forgive his brothers and Jesus’ teaching to love enemies emphasize love as a… Continue reading
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When Hope Requires Action
Jesus calls us to be people of hope as we not only receive hope but also share it with others. Especially after recent cuts to social services affecting vulnerable populations, people of faith are called into action to help those in need and become sources of hope. Continue reading
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Focused on Jesus: Spiritual Spotting in a Jarring World
Life is full of a complex mix of ordinary, routine life and jarring chaos. Mary and Joseph were no strangers to both of these. How do we maintain a spiritual focus amid chaos that keeps us grounded in faith and connected to God’s love? Continue reading
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The Call of Faith in the Public Square
Faith plays a vital role in addressing societal and political tensions, especially in divisive times. Words can comfort or challenge us, reminding us that faith calls for engagement with the world, not retreat from it. Amid political turmoil, the church is urged to confront issues like poverty, oppression, and discrimination with the gospel’s message of… Continue reading
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Building Muscle Memory of the Soul: Living in God’s Promises
Can we “practice” faith? Can we build spiritual muscles? Using the metaphor of a sports team, we can see parallels to our faith lives. In both, there is teamwork, there are muscles (spiritual), and practice (in our faith lives, we call them spiritual practices). Isaiah 43 emphasizes that God’s message of “do not fear” is… Continue reading
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Eureka! Sunday: Being Open to Discovery
The themes of curiosity and discovery through the story of Archimedes and the Magi. We cannot force revelation and discovery. God seeks to be revealed to all people, regardless of their backgrounds. How can we put ourselves in position discover for ourselves the wide and unconditional love of Jesus? Continue reading
Epicurious Lutheran 