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Assembly decisions look toward 21st century

Cross-cutting for Christ

New VP, new era

Roller coaster in Philadelphia

Swift approval of Catholic accord

Yes to early-age communion

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75 years of Paradise

A sampling of resources

For families:

Defending Sunday

We don't need to put down soccer to lift up faith

by Donna Schaper

For phone and profit

Churches reap rewards by leasing cellular tower space

by Jeff Favre

Growing in grace

Drinking in God's goodness, we are transformed into something more

by Grace Adolphsen Brame

Living his dream

North Dakota Lutheran a real Angel

by Dan Jorgensen

Matters of sexuality trouble 4 denominations

Maxie and Steve and all God's children

11 tips for including youth with special needs in Sunday school

by Jennifer Graham

North Korea at the brink

Starvation faces people of this isolated country

by Roger Kahle

One family's balancing act

Praying with the saints

New York congregation develops a complete prayer book 'by and for the church'

by Charles M. Austin

R.L. Peterman dies

Remember Mabel

You'll learn that it's the moment that matters when you spend time with an Alzheimer's patient

by David L. Shelstad

Shaping your next pastor

ELCA seminaries are becoming deliberate about nurturing students' spirituality

by Cindi L. Clemmer

Short-term mission has long-term benefits

by Esther Prabhakar

Talking about race

When we hear each other, we can help each other

by Kathleen Kastilahn

TRIPping in NE Iowa

by Elaine Main

Valuing families

People are finding ways to nurture families no matter their make-up

by Kathleen Kastilahn, Sonia C. Solomonson

Welcome to the banquet

Spiritual accountability opens the door to a rich feast for Iowa congregation

by David L. Miller

Youth: Support us in all we do

Youngchurch

An Ethiopian adventure

California youth explore another culture

by Miriam Kanayama, Linda Pohlman

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