“You’re welcome.” Joy comes from saying those words to someone who recognizes and thanks you for an act of service or kindness. When you perform such gracious acts to express…
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With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? –Mark 4:30 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall…
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(How ‘City Mission’ was Born, Part 2) Editor’s Note: K. Craig Moorman is an NALC pastor of River’s Edge Ministries in Maryland and is a member of the board of…
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Editor's Note: Pr. Craig Moorman is a board member of Lutheran CORE as well as a mission developer and pastor of River's Edge Ministries (NALC-LCMC) in Mt. Airy, Maryland. This…
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Pr. David Charlton When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to…
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“Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me." (Luke 12:13) It’s as though the United States Congress just put its entire military at your command, and you…
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“Therefore encourage one another with these words.” (1 Thess. 4:18) St. Paul didn’t act as though he had more than he really had. He had words, and they were good…
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“Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”” (Romans 12:19) In October 2011,…
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The following letter was sent in June 2015 to the sixty-five synodical bishops of the ELCA and to Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton after the decision of the Supreme Court of…
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