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'The kingdom of God is like...'

In parables, Jesus points to God's world

by Craig A. Satterlee

Jesus & the kingdom of God

It was his passion because it is God's passion

by Marcus J. Borg

Response: Borg misses mark on fundamental Lutheran theology

by Edward H. Schroeder

Features

A carefully unplanned life

by Jeff Favre

Exchanges that keep on giving

Global relationships bring hope

by Cindy Novak

Good sightseeing

City art exhibits offer variety of religious art

by Linda-Marie Delloff

I do not fight

Sickness isn't an enemy, it's a rooster's crow

by Walter Wangerin Jr.

Quiet volunteers

Programs produce leaders for the church and world

by Karris Golden

School for peace

Climber combats extremism with education

by Harold Eppley

The story behind the book

by Harold Eppley

There was always a cake

The changing role of the pastor's spouse

by Barbara Sharkey

Top 10 reasons to worship this summer

Why does attendance drop?

by Chad W. Brekke

Trial in the wilderness

A clergy spouse finds a space of his own

by Ben McDonald Coltvet

Walking with Jesus

Ways to support the pastor's spouse

by Barbara Sharkey

Faces

Natural artist

Exhibits put educator in the hall of fame

by Jeff Favre

Powerful commitment

Consultant works to bring electricity back to Iraq

by Jeff Favre

Youngchurch

Mission on their minds

Two girls use their time and talents to raise funds for Tanzania

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Campus ministry supported her after Virginia Tech shootings

by Elizabeth Hunter

The way we were: 1964

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