Faith reflections: Called to wait expectantly
by Emily Heitzman
Every year at this time, as I turn on the TV or a Christmas music station, I am reminded of the many people who cannot relate to the majority of Christmas songs, TV shows and movies, which emphasize the importance of going home for the holidays. I cannot help but think about those who lack a safe place they can call home, whether they have been forced from their homes because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, deportation, a broken relationship, violence, a natural disaster, or an unjust economic system.
Boldcafe Podcast: A call to wait expectantly
by Emily Heitzman
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“What Scripture says about God’s love ” by Erin Strybis
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Faith reflections: Genesis 1: 11-13, 29-30
by the Rev. Celeste Kennel-Shank Genesis 1: 11–13, 29–30 Plants are a gift from God. Most of us aren’t accustomed to thinking of them that way. But it’s there in Genesis. God creates plants of various kinds and calls them good. After creating animals and other...
The spiritual life of gardening
by the Rev. Celeste Kennel-Shank Gardening as a spiritual practice, caring for particular pieces of earth and all that grows on them, connects me with creation. It opens up the agricultural world of scripture to me in a way that would otherwise be impossible for a...
She dresses us for the journey
by: Rev. Dr. Ralen M. Robinson She rises not because the world made it easy but because her spirit was fed and nurtured by women who guided and equipped her for life’s trials and tribulations. She speaks because generations of women urged her not to stay quiet....
Listen to our newest podcast
Every month we offer a podcast version of one of the articles. Listen to the latest episode here or get it from iTunes. MORE
Join Boldcafe writers + friends for conversation and dinner, Thursday, January 6 @ 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.
Erin Strybis is an author and popular Boldcafe writer. She will lead our conversation about our identity as a child of God. Join us!
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“What Scripture says about God’s love ” by Erin Strybis
Cafe pop-up events
Readers share stories related to the monthly theme. See photos from our previous events.
Help Keep Café Free
This monthly publication and podcast is made possible through regular offerings donated by women from over 7,000 active Women of the ELCA units in congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
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