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Troubled by stewardship May 2008 Earth is the only planet we have, and if human pollution and overconsumption make it uninhabitable, there is nowhere to go. God gave us a perfect home, full of life and resources, and charges us to take care of it. |
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Discussion guide for the 'Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality" May 2008 Churches the world over are dealing with issues of human sexuality, including homosexuality, with varying degrees of controversy and strife. The “Draft Statement on Human Sexuality” represents the ELCA’s effort to root our church’s discussions and policy in the rich soil of Scripture, the Lutheran Confessions and our particularly Lutheran way of working through moral and ethical issues. |
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Baby boomers: Where are they? April 2008 As the baby-boom generation ages, it's challenging our churches, which must adapt to meet the spiritual and religious needs of this population segment. How's your congregation doing? |
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Life leaves marks April 2008 Pain molds us, shapes us and makes us the people we are-for better or for worse. With our Lord, who knew great pain, we can be transformed as he was transformed in death and resurrection. |
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The immigration question March 2008 How open or closed should our borders be? What rights and governmental services should illegal aliens receive? How should we treat people who are undocumented yet do valuable work for our society? As a church, what should we think? |
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A feast for all? March 2008 Lutherans hold that there are two sacraments—baptism and the Lord’s Supper. But whereas baptism of infants has always been part of our tradition, allowing children to partake of the eucharist has not. Many Lutherans have found the change so positive they wonder why it took 500 years. Others yearn for the good old days when children waited until after confirmation for communion. |
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Facing hunger February 2008 The good news is that scientists tell us there is enough food to go around. The bad news is it’s not going around to all. Between these two realities the church is working to feed the hungry. Are you and your congregation helping? |
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'But God can' February 2008 For many, the somber beginning of the Lenten season is one of the most moving and holy, rich in symbolism and meaning. |
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Key to the Scriptures January 2008 The Augsburg Confession inspires and excites Christians today just as much as it did nearly half a millennium ago. It has endured because of the simplicity and elegance of its language, coupled with the power and truth of its theology. |
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Thinking ethically January 2008 We stand on the edge of a new frontier—genetics. It’s full of promise, but there are lots of cautions too. Are these issues Christians can sit out? |
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