Cover story

A mission field to romp in

Dogs and cats make good neighbors to Austin, Texas, church

by Diana Dworin

It's about trust

Dakota ranch is for boys, girls and animals

Pets are welcome at retirement community

Snickers: Sit. Pray.

Meet the preacher's famous praying dog

by John R. Gugel

Spiritual lessons from our cat

by Susan M. Lang

Features

'I call it violence reduction'

by Gloria Walker

'Israel had no choice'

by Judith Sudilovsky

A life reflected

Sharing your faith, values and wealth with a will

by Julie B. Sevig

Barrier to care

The Israeli security wall will hinder the work of a Lutheran hospital and its clinics

Community elects directing deaconess

Giving life

Organ transplants offer renewed health, but many wait for donors

by Todd Etshman

Heard any good sermons?

If successful, they're sacred conversations about God

by Susan Hedahl

LCMS suggests cooperative ministry continue

by Julie B. Sevig

Lutheran-Catholic accord seeks deeper communion

by David L. Miller

Methodists face separation, affirm unity

by Amber Leberman

Perspective: Be the healers

Christians must lead in reconciliation efforts

by Le Anne Clausen

Preaching panel

Insights from those who teach how to preach

by Julie B. Sevig

Thankful in Iraq

The United Network for Organ Sharing

Would you do it?

Some question if torture is always wrong

by John F. Hoffmeyer

Youngchurch

A dog's life

Youth's book about his pet wins an award

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