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Karoline Lewis Yes, the title is correct. Not the immediacy but the immediately of Epiphany. Bear with me. I hope this will make sense at the end. January 26 is my oldest son’s birthday. He will be 15. If you are a parent, you know what I am about to say — how did this … Continue reading “The Immediately of Epiphany”

Patricia Tull Sometimes a comfortably well-trodden path becomes a rut. When our interpretive wheels become stuck in it, we may misread important passages. God’s speech to Noah and his offspring in Genesis 9:8-17 (February 22) indeed emphasizes twice God’s promise never again to destroy the earth with a flood. But readers often overlook who this … Continue reading “God’s Covenant with All Creatures”

Karoline Lewis What you do reveals who you are. The last few weeks have certainly reminded us of this truth. The many manifestations of the meaning and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. give testimony to someone who knew, deeply, this truth. But more than walk your talk, your actions are revelations of your … Continue reading “Exorcisms for Our Day”

Christopher Wyckoff Before entering pastoral ministry I was encouraged to network and apply for pulpit vacancies. I was not a pulpit chaser. When it was time I felt I would have no doubt. So that day arrived without application and without warning. And within five months problems caused questions to begin churning in my mind. … Continue reading “Faith Stays in, Doubt Steps Out”

Karoline Lewis Full disclosure. I do not like hockey, I really, really don’t. This coming from a Minnesota resident whose 13-year-old son is a big-time hockey player. My reason? I am a native Californian. Need more reasons? I don’t get it. I’m not a big sports fan. And then there’s this: I just think that … Continue reading “On Being Restored to Yourself”

Kae Evensen Lent is right around the corner and for those of us Jesus people who have this thing about all God has done in the cross and resurrection, we’re almost giddy. We love the way that if you worship in the evening, the first three nights are dark and the last two are in … Continue reading “Lent and Light and Love Prevailing”

Karoline Lewis The last week of January, Luther Seminary hosted its annual Midwinter Convocation — a popular event for many, but especially alums. For the first time this year there was an opportunity to have breakfast with the faculty. At my table, one attendee had not missed a Convo in 48 years! This year’s topic was … Continue reading “Why We Need the Transfiguration”

Nathan Aaseng I cheered for the Green Bay Packers recently and I’m morally conflicted about it. Not that there’s anything wrong with cheering for or not cheering for the Packers. Most of my congregation members are Packer fans. In fact, even as a lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan, I used to back the Pack when they … Continue reading “Packers, Cowboys, and the Power of Hate”

Karoline Lewis Oh wow, preachers. The beginning of Lent. Are you ready? I am imagine you are. Your Lenten theme is in place. Small groups are lined up. Soup suppers are in control. Dramas are written. You are READY! Yet, when I sat down to write this column for Ash Wednesday, I was reminded of … Continue reading “Ashes to Ashes”

Karoline Lewis The first Sunday in Lent is always Jesus’ temptation. Always. But when was the last time you noticed just how brief Mark’s temptation story is? It’s virtually non-existent. A summary only. To the point. No details really. Just that it happened. One could say, and you probably have, “Well, that’s Mark for you. … Continue reading “The Greatest Temptation”