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Winter 2023: “The Ten Commandments” Bible study video supplement Session 3
Sanctity of life and love In our third session, we will review some of the major murders of the Bible. We’ll also delve into the scriptural witness to the spirituality of sex and the covenant of marriage.
When we know better, we do better
A while back, one of my children was struggling with some behaviors that I thought might indicate a mental health issue. It created a challenging situation at home; it upset our daily life. I didn’t know where to turn. First, I talked to his elementary school teacher....
Winter 2023 “The Ten Commandments” Bible study video supplement Session 2
Rhythms and respect Some might say the Old Testament commands Remember the Sabbath and Honor Your Folks seem outdated and quaint. After all, didn’t Jesus routinely break the Sabbath? Didn’t Jesus (on occasion) talk back to his mother? Yet these commandments are far...
10 ways to manage your mental health
Felicia Houston, mental health specialist with ELCA-affiliated Advocate Health Care, Chicago, offers tips on how to manage your mental health. “Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body,” she says. “Protect your mental and emotional...
10 ways to manage your mental health
1. Eat healthy meals on a regular basis. Stay hydrated. By eating healthy foods that are full of vital nutrients, you can increase your overall wellbeing and decrease anxiety and stress.2. Get moving. Staying active is as good for the brain as it is for the body....
Winter 2023 “The Ten Commandments” Bible study video supplement Session 1
Dancing the Decalogue Psalm 19 claims, “The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.” Joy and romance may not be the first images that come to mind when we think of the Ten Commandments. However, a close reading of the first several commandments opens us to a...
Who dies by suicide?
By Elise Seyfried Statistics indicate that a person who dies by suicide is most likely to be a white or Native American male, aged 55 to 75. Men are three times more likely than women to die by suicide. But statistics don’t tell a complete story. Deaths of despair...
Take the first step
Help create a safer world for kids. Did you know that the number of children and teens killed by gunfire in the United States increased 50 percent between 2019 and 2021, and that gun violence became the leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens in 2020? The...
November 2022: Video supplement to “Jesus and nature: Creatures”
Welcome to the November 2022 video supplement to the Gather Bible study, "Jesus and nature" by the Rev. Sara Olson-Smith. November 2022, Session 3: “Creatures,” offers us an opportunity to observe and learn about God from birds, foxes, sheep, dogs and other animals,...
October 2022 video supplement to “Jesus and Nature: Soil”
Welcome to the October 2022 video supplement to the Gather Bible study, “Jesus and nature” by the Rev. Sara Olson-Smith. Session 2: “Soil,” will dig deeply into the parable of the soil (otherwise known as the parable of the seed, Matthew 13) and other Biblical...
September 2022 video supplement to “Jesus and Nature: Teachers of Faith”
Welcome to the September 2022 video supplement to the Gather Bible study, “Jesus and nature: Teacher of Faith” by the Rev. Sarah Olson-Smith. September 2022, Session 1: “Trees,” will tap into Biblical images of trees and explore why planting and protecting trees is...
August 2022 video supplement to “Crafted in Christ”
Welcome to the August 2022 video supplement to the Gather Bible study, “Crafted in Christ,” by the Rev. Katie Hines-Shah. August 2022, Session 3: “Ties that bind,” examines how God invites us to commit to a new way of life with God and with each other.
July 2022 video supplement to Gather Bible study, “Crafted in Christ”
Welcome to the July 2022 video supplement to the Gather Bible study, “Crafted in Christ,” by the Rev. Katie Hines-Shah. Session 2: “Quilt cutting and piecing,” explores how our lives and Christian communities come together into a cohesive whole, including people of...
Sarah Carson and Violet Little lead Gather’s May 2022 devotional
Gather is excited to share that two of the authors of the Gather’s May 2022 devotional, Sarah Carson and Violet Little, have created a video to accompany the study.Gather is glad to be able to offer these videos to help subscribers continue to connect in Bible study...
Women of the ELCA triennial logos continue to inspire
Logos and themes from past Women of the ELCA triennial gatherings can inspire and challenge us today. For example, the 1990 theme, “Celebrate God’s Creation” reminds us of our call to live as stewards of God’s creation and to work toward healing and restoration in our...
Mark Allan Powell leads session four of Gather’s winter 2022 Bible study
The Rev. Dr. Mark Allan Powell, the author of Gather’s four-part Bible study on “The kingdom of heaven,” has responded to questions about session 4. Thank you for sharing your concerns and questions. Gather is excited to share that Mark Allan Powell, author of...
Mark Allan Powell leads session three of Gather’s winter 2022 Bible study
Gather is excited to share that Mark Allan Powell, author of the Gather’s winter 2020 Bible study, “The kingdom of God,” has created a video to accompany the study. Those readers who provided what Powell calls "not altogether favorable" reviews of the blanket backdrop...
Mark Allan Powell leads session two of Gather’s winter 2022 Bible study
Gather is excited to share that Mark Allan Powell, author of the Gather’s winter 2020 Bible study, “The kingdom of God,” has created a video to accompany the study. Gather is glad to be able to offer these videos to help subscribers continue to connect in Bible study...