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Science and technology
Having four basic forces is unsettling for those who seek an elegant unitary picture of the world. | more »
Water is the most abundant resource on the planet, yet getting access to clean water remains a dangerous problem in much of the world. | more »
Emanuel Lutheran Church in West Warwick, R.I. was the first ELCA congregation powered by renewable energy. | more »
It can lead to some remarkable moments, as I learned in my last call. | more »
Here are some ways, with a few examples, of how to create emails that won’t be sent to the trash. | more »
Here are mistakes that undermine the engaging ministry presence leaders want to develop. | more »
Favorites are ones that “seem simple but are really effective.” | more »
Far from dismissing what science has shown us about the natural world, we embrace what science has shown us about the majesty of God. | more »
Follow these steps to put your new digital newsletter online. | more »
Updating a blog or a site may seem daunting and time consuming, but it is well worth the effort. | more »
Now more than ever, it is essential to have a well-designed and engaging site. | more »
The first step is to make a solid subscriber list. | more »
In today's Web, it is not enough to just make your content available; you need to serve it up in a way that makes it easy for people to access and listen.
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Here are five ways members can participate in and extend the digital media of their congregations. | more »
What I have seen from churches on YouTube has been aimed at people who were already a member of the church family or who knew the people in the presentation. | more »
ELCA missionary Mark Jacobson, the director of a Lutheran medical school in Tanzania, says that through its graduates we become the healing hands of Christ. | more »
As small measures can combine to make large ones, so can the little things we do to help protect our Earth add up to something large. What small but important steps have you taken to protect the Earth? You might... | more »
Of course, they’ve often been seen as opposing forces, but is that the case for you? How do the wonders of modern science increase your faith in a God-filled world? You might also want to read: Does science cross with... | more »
In the church-as-business model we have sometimes neglected the church-as-relationship model. We need to be out there where the people gather. | more »
There was a time when all you had to do was unplug the phone and shut off the TV. While it’s not so simple today, do you still sometimes hang up the “Gone fishing” sign and drop off the information... | more »
I have no intention of rekindling the fire that has burned between science and religion for centuries. I find science and faith more compatible the older I get.
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Can we learn something about life architecture from the great architecture of the cathedral? | more »
Do preachers publish falsehoods on the Internet? What if you don’t know what’s true? | more »
According to recent reports, e-books are now a bigger source of revenue for U.S. publishers than are hardcover editions. If your last purchase was downloaded rather than on paper, what influenced the decision? You might also want to read: Social... | more »
We will become increasingly reliant on smaller, informal, grass-roots groups for learning and sharing.
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How can 2 billion Christian people, 21 centuries later, live off energy that burst long ago among a small crowd in one room in one city?
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Our daily routines keep changing to keep pace with the latest changes in technology. Between work and leisure activities, how much time per day are you usually on the Internet? Are you comfortable with this routine? You might also want... | more »
Twitter seems to bring out the opinions in people. Many love it; many think it’s a waste of time. If you tweet, why do you find it worthwhile? How has it enriched your digital and daily life? If you don’t,... | more »
Earth Day is Sunday, April 22, — a good time to take a look at how much we drive. If you live in a neighborhood that’s close to stores and other destinations, do you walk when you can rather than... | more »
Have you been able to make your life more environmentally friendly? What “green” practices have you been able to adopt? What are some things you would still like to change? You might also want to read: Tracking our carbon footprint... | more »
How have Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites become a tool for you to grow in your faith? Are you able to connect to others in a way and at a time that would be hard face-to-face? If you’re... | more »
Pick up a book that explains cutting edge physics to nonphysicists and you seem to enter a world of fantasy — dark matter, time is relative, black holes and other strange concepts abound that likely require a leap of faith... | more »
Maybe you could toss them all without a second thought. But for many of us, they have become an essential part of our lives. Certainly cellphones, whether they’re smart or not so smart, have become required for most people, but... | more »
With the proliferation of hand-held devices, a desktop computer is no longer the only way to bring computers into the Sunday school classroom. How does your congregation use new and old computer technology to help learn about the Bible? You... | more »
The story of the magi reminds us that epiphanies are often small things, born out of a daily practice, leading us to the unexpected. | more »
This is not primarily a technology issue. This is a ministry issue. | more »
Leslie Abell felt called to go to Antarctica to do her small part to help the scientists there who are combating global climate change. | more »
Recent developments in physics have prompted new discussions about the theoretical possibility of time travel. Don’t book your ticket yet, but if you could go back or forward in time, which date would you pick? What would you hope to... | more »
Nearly 800,000 people die each year from malaria. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The disease is completely preventable and treatable.
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"Technology is about interacting with God and with one another in ways that were impossible before," believes Ben Sheets. | more »
Listening to God enables genetics counselor Janet Williams to aid those who face troubling news about their current or future health.
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“Once you combine an interest with a gift, serving can be very gratifying and rewarding,” says ELCA member Linden Olson, a farmer and pork producer. | more »
Would you be willing to plug in rather than fill up? Hurricane Irene was yet another event that raised concern about gas prices. New technologies can come with new problems, but if you could choose today, would you drive an... | more »
I find this is a great way to stay connected to my church and all the issues being discussed and voted upon. | more »
Bishop Hanson talks about how social statements are developed and how they are opportunities for conversation among ELCA members.
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The question once would have been where, not how, you read your newspaper. Not so today. Do you like the familiar feel of the newsprint in your hands with your morning coffee, or are those hands on the keyboard or... | more »
Brian Beckstrom writes in his blog about realizing he had no cell phone service at summer camp. Even if you are not at an isolated camp, do you make it a point to have such private time, when a knock... | more »
I don’t think we need a new version of a controlled three-tiered universe -- with God above us, and hell below. | more »
Many times I find myself saying, “There isn’t enough time in the day,” but God doesn’t work on the same time schedule as we do. | more »
Do you like your books to be between two covers, or do you prefer to read them on an electronic device? Perhaps you like to have it both ways. What do you think of the evolution of the publishing industry... | more »
Yes, they’re all God’s creatures, but that doesn’t mean insects aren’t a pest. Perhaps it’s earwig season where you live. Mosquitoes can make a pleasant evening not so pleasant. If you’re allergic to bee stings, you have a whole separate... | more »
For Humble Walk Lutheran Church, Facebook is a viable way to connect with new and potential members. | more »
Call on Faith offers multiple channels that feature inspiration, encouragement and information. | more »
Our genetic makeup, and that of the world around us, is part of what God created and has given to us. | more »
"Nursing is a profession and I think that's God's way of using me," says Angela Brown. She considers herself a woman of science and faith. | more »
It wasn't a giant leap for me, a parish pastor, to apply these scientific findings to our church. | more »
Many people are surprised by the idea that science and religion actually complement each other, as if the two were designed to be foes. | more »
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