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Features, October 2006


Cover story

'God allows the universe to create itself and evolve' 'God allows the universe to create itself and evolve'


by Mark Hollabaugh

'ID remains a legitimate gray area between random evolution and God' 'ID remains a legitimate gray area between random evolution and God'


by Allen R. Utke

'Not science': Judge John E. Jones 'Not science': Judge John E. Jones
Lutheran tells about his history-making, intelligent design decision

by Mark A. Staples

'Religion and science are both about knowing and wondering' 'Religion and science are both about knowing and wondering'


by Patrick Russell

Features

'We have to take the church to them'
When ships come into port, chaplains are there to greet the crews

by Charles M. Austin

A new hue in the pew A new hue in the pew
ELCA introduces new hymnal, Evangelical Lutheran Worship

by Nicole Adamson

Bless all the animals Bless all the animals
Caring for pets, we live out God's call

by Debra K. Farrington

Covering the world with warmth & love Covering the world with warmth & love



Dreams can come true Dreams can come true
A family and a congregation assist with education for prisoners' children

by James L. Shepherd

Going green with bananas in Costa Rica Going green with bananas in Costa Rica


by Anne Basye

In the Wangerin 'kinder-garten' In the Wangerin 'kinder-garten'
Planted for grandchildren, trees bear life and love into the future

by Walter Wangerin Jr.

Best this month

Best this month
Fabric of Faith and The Lake House

by Frederic and
Mary Ann Brussat


Faces

Hopeful walkers Hopeful walkers
Parents organize juvenile diabetes support

by Jeff Favre

What's for lunch?
A day at school, for youngsters in one Honduras village

by Jeff Favre

Youngchurch

Holy haunting
Church spreads the gospel with Halloween bash

by Nicole Adamson

Web exclusives

A Q&A with the LWF's Sheila Shyamprasad

A Q&A with the LWF's Sheila Shyamprasad

by Elizabeth Hunter


Evolutionary biology: Why is it 'such a menace'?

Evolutionary biology: Why is it 'such a menace'?

by Mark A. Staples


The way we were: 1957

The way we were: 1957


Wrestling with the idea of human evolution

by Becky A. Johnson


Columnists
Our faith: Self-control in the Spirit
Surrender and let love pull you in

by Martha E. Stortz
Worship whys: Balance
It's important to Lutheran worship

by Robert A. Rimbo
Spiritual practices: Focusing on what's important
Pearls of great possibility can be a catalyst

by Frederic and
Mary Ann Brussat

Arts & books: Four faithful women
Book explores extraordinary lives

by Linda-Marie Delloff
Presiding bishop: Worship book tells our story
New resource links ELCA to its past and future

by Mark S. Hanson
Editor: Focus on evangelism
Reader prompts call for ideas

by Daniel J. Lehmann
My view: Stem cells for Steve
Sight for our son

by Ronald D. Letnes

News
2007 health-care rates to increase nearly 7 percent

Catch up with Martin

Discuss the Farm Bill

Facts & figures

Focus on rural life

Gay pastor in Atlanta faces charges

Google view an ELCA video or post your own

Hanson: Situation calls for courage

How to beat the 'freshman 15'

Point & click

Pumpkins aplenty

Remembering Traveil


Departments
Churchscan: Churchscan

Letters: The Lutheran's circulation challenges
What's the problem?

Light Side: On a 'treasure' hunt

Mission voices: Joy and life abound
Representing the ELCA in South America

Reflection: Bob's 'Duct Tape Bible'
Its wear shows the power of the word

Worldscan: Worldscan

E-newsletter: Campus ministry: Finding a home

E-newsletter: Get ready they're coming

E-newsletter: Harvest worship

E-newsletter: Lessons in grace and courage

E-newsletter: Still seeking peace

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