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The online musings from pastors, theologians and laity that will help you see the world from a Lutheran perspective.
On ‘My Ántonia’: Bodily Life as Fallen and Redeemed Creatures
My Ántonia invites the reader to look closely at one life, so closely that it becomes a window for looking at one’s own life, and every human life.
Joel Kurz
September 19, 2025
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“Conventionality is not morality”: What ‘Jane Eyre’ Teaches About True Virtue
Molly Lackey
Charlotte Brontë wants us to think about the difference between things that are good and things that look good.
Why (and How) to Read Your Kids Disturbing Bible Stories
Anna Mussmann
Our children need to know about ugly realities like sin, death and the devil in order to understand the faith.
The Problem With Random Acts of Kindness
Jenny Zoë Huelsman
Christian love is specific and sacrificial. It is meted out through the concentric circles of our vocation.
How to Listen to a Sermon — Even When It’s Hard
Heather Smith
Making a few changes in how you listen may yield a surprising increase in your personal takeaways from the Sunday sermon.
How to Pray in Public
Joshua Hayes
Many of us feel uncomfortable when praying out loud. Here is some practical guidance for doing so.








