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A crisis & faith

Unemployment ... investment loss ... home foreclosures ... bailouts ... recession

by Cindy Novak

California seniors help the homeless

Lamb of God in Anaheim provides a weekly luncheon

Congregations in tough economic times

The economic climate pushes the church to be clear about mission

by Cindy Novak

Facing hard times

Be confident, careful, grateful and generous

by Mark Allan Powell

Stewardship during an economic crisis

What a recession means for congregational giving

by Michael Stein

Tips for tough times

Don't panic, transform spending habits, save and continue to give

Features

'Humanize people we don't understand'

Few Americans are more at home while abroad than Rick Steves

by Jeff Favre

A hidden gem

Nebraska Lutherans use luxury hotel to fund ministries

by Tim Pallesen

Checking facts in the Holy Land

Bishops hope to increase awareness in synods

by Daniel J. Lehmann

Downside of worship

Average worship attendance plummets here's a glimpse why

by Julie B. Sevig

His eyes say hope

Pastor with ALS writes, listens & prays

by Sara Gilbert Frederick

Life-giving water

Ugandan villagers thank the ELCA

by Karen Ressel

Return trip

God gives us a chance to start over on our path to Lent

by Debra K. Farrington

Two museums, two worlds

A visit reveals opposing views of Earth's beginnings

by William H. Jennings

Pass the faith

Now what? If Dad stays home, why can't I?

Although he believes in God, my husband rarely comes with us to church.

by Diana Dworin

Parent at church, parent at home

What happens when mom or dad prefers 'St. Mattress?'

by Diana Dworin

Faces

Giving Amirah a voice

Mother works to stop female genital mutilation

by Jeff Favre

Linking golf with ministry

Retired pastor wins championships, also counsels

by Jeff Favre

Youngchurch

Calling all future pastors

Synod helps youth discern their call to ministry

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The way we were: 1970

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