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Psalm 139: The constant circle

by David L. Miller

Features

'Thanks to Jesus' and all that jazz

Minnesota band brings Dixieland to church

by Lynette Lamb

Are we of the same God?

A pastor's day reveals Tanzania's heavy debt burden

by Fidon Mwombeki

CCM: What's at stake?

Different views on doctrine and piety complicate any ELCA consensus

by Lori Eickmann

Conflict is good for us

Working out differences strengthens relationships

by Pete Hovde

Episcopalians decisively adopt CCM

by David L. Miller

Full communion partners struggle with ecumenical and sexuality issues

by Elizabeth Hunter

God's quizzical ways

Millionaire contestant felt God's presence at his crucial moment

by Christine Hansen

Harvest your journal

Reread your words to reap spiritual benefits

by Jean Wise

Is forgiving debts a good idea?

by Jackie Boynton

LCMS cuts budget

Local option

Congregation-supported agriculture proves a boon to farmers and consumers alike

by Jean Johansson

Open doors

People with disabilities find community at congregations that reach out to them

by Cindi L. Clemmer

The hands of God

I saw them early one morning and still do

by Cornelia F. Mutel

Faces

He's accountable

by Jeff Favre

Youngchurch

From the bookshelf

What do pastors do?

Youth look at congregational life

Web exclusives

Update: Visitation revisited

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