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End to Hollywood film violence unlikely
The recent school shootings in Connecticut have again raised questions about the role of violent media in mass shootings. People in Hollywood are asking the same questions, but they say that violent...
View ArticleWhy do they leave?
When The Lutheran arrives in the mail, invariably I read the obits first (I am a retired pastor). Recently, however, another page has been of great interest — the list of congregations that voted to...
View ArticleFrom Neb. to death row, 'where we need to be'
Jack Nordgaard never imagined that his ministry would include murderers, but looking back at the last two decades he now considers his unexpected path a blessing.The retired ELCA pastor followed his...
View ArticleAlways being made new
Twenty-five years ago this month the ELCA came into existence. Do you remember our beginning? If so, what comes to mind?As a parish pastor I recall thinking how much was not new. In fact, I remember...
View ArticleHelping in hurricane's aftermath
No sooner had Sandy flooded coastal New York, New Jersey and Connecticut in October than a deluge of support flowed in for affected churches. St. Barnabas Lutheran in the Howard Beach section of...
View ArticleAmerican Muslims
David Grafton: The impression one receives from some of the news media is that all Muslims are Middle Eastern or Asian immigrants with heavy foreign accents. In reality, the largest single ethnic...
View ArticleDear Darling Wife Has Moved
Happy New Year! With the advent of 2013 comes one change to Quieted Waters. I am narrowing the blog’s focus and moving Dear Darling Wife to a new blog. You can continue to read my weekly love letters...
View Article2013 Resolutions
I love the idea of a fresh restart every January 1st and in the spirit of this season, here are my resolutions for 2013. I will stop making resolutions to do things that I have no real intention of...
View ArticleThe Purpose of the First Testament
Why did the Jews compile sacred books together and form a canon of Scripture known as the Hebrew Bible or Tanakh? For what purpose did they put together what Christians have traditionally called the...
View ArticleWhen You Don’t Want A New Year but A New You. . . {Camera Giveaway}
How Maggie Pluim knew to ask that question, I’ll never know. Grace has it’s unending ways. True, I had told her straight up that I had no intention of showing up for the church’s annual New Year’s Eve...
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China’s Christians seize Internet opportunities
Chinese Christians are sharing their faith on Weibo, China’s giant, state-regulated, social network – and some are beginning to challenge the censor by speaking out against religious persecution. ...
View ArticleSenate votes to increase taxes
Congress misses deadline to avoid fiscal cliff but White House and Senate Republicans reach deal
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On Shedding Soul-Skin And in(RL)
We’re counting down to January 14 when registration goes live for our (in) real life conference! It’s FREE this year – whoot! So save the date for April 26 & 27, 2013. In [...]
View ArticleGod-sized Dreams and The “Do What You Can” Plan {plus a free book for you}
God-sized Dream = a desire in your heart for more of what God has for you. Hello, Brave Sister… I’m talking to you today. Yep, even if your knees are [...]
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10 Reasons Why You Should Register for (in)RL – Reason 1
On January 14th registration opens for (in)RL 2013. You’re not going to want to miss it. But don’t take our word for it. We asked 10 women why you’d want [...]
View Article2013
Well, I can't believe another year is over and gone and what we have is our memories. I hope that those memories are good ones and I hope every day of 2013 brings wonderful recollections. To all of...
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Happy New Year!
As you reflect back upon the blessings and trials of the past year and pray about what the Lord has in store for you in 2012, we want to thank you so much for your commitment to children in poverty.My...
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