Sabbath for this year and beyond
Learn techniques for keeping sabbath in a productivity-obsessed world for the new year and beyond. Read moreTime is a gift this Advent
Lea "El tiempo es un regalo en el Adviento" por Kristina Diaz en Español. by Kristina Diaz Time is a gift we all need, and Advent, like Lent, is a time of year that invites us to take our time to slow down. The air is filled with anticipation as we count the days...
Do I check the Lutheran box?
by Becca Ehrlich I grew up in an interfaith household. My Mom is Roman Catholic; my Dad is Jewish. Though neither of my parents were particularly active in their faith traditions, we celebrated both Hanukkah and Christmas, a tradition I continue to do every holiday...
My experience as a new Lutheran
by Wanda Frenchman I was raised in a non-Christian, indigenous home by my Lakota mother and grandparents. We didn’t attend church. We did practice the Lakota ceremony, and I was taught at an early age about Tunkasila (tunkashila) or Grandfather the Creator. We prayed...
Five steps for creating rest in a world of busyness
By Dr. Crystal L. Hall
This article offers five steps with accompanying biblical principles for creating rest in a world of busyness. MORE ›
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Join Boldcafe writers + friends for conversation and dinner, Thursday, February 1 @ 7 p.m. (CDT)!
Once a month we meet with some of our popular writers to talk about our favorite articles and more! Bring your own dinner (B.Y.O.D) and sign up via Zoom.
The Rev. Ralen M. Robinson will host our conversation and lead our discussion about finding God in desolate places during Lent. Join us!
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