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Summer 2018: “Let us pray”
In Summer 2018, Anna Madsen will present a three-part study on prayer. Anna Madsen a freelance theologian and proud mama to daughter, Else, and son, Karl. She works with OMG: Center for Theological Conversation (omgcenter.com) and enjoys seeing the occasional moose...

December 2024 “In God’s garden: What fig trees teach us about Advent” devotional video supplement
Watch the video. This Advent, we’ll learn from some surprising teachers: fig trees. Astonishingly vibrant, fig trees have a zest for life. Their roots have even been known to bust through plumbing and climb walls like ivy! Yet fig trees also have a dormant period—a...
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What makes home holy
By Erin Strybis— When I think of home, I imagine my childhood bedroom. With sky blue walls and matching sheer curtains, it was my oasis. As a shy, introverted child, I relished my alone time. Sometimes I’d lie on my queen bed and pretend the pastel ceiling was a...
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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...