Connect tag:www.livinglutheran.com,2011-03-15:/connect//3 2013-01-04T09:34:59-06:00 Movable Type Enterprise 4.37 How has your family influenced how you live your faith? tag:www.livinglutheran.com,2013:/connect//3.2893 2013-01-09T04:30:00-06:00 2013-01-09T04:30:00-06:00 For Dione Miller, it’s meant service abroad and enrolling in a seminary. How have members of your family affected your faith life? You might also want to read: A steadfast faith Be who you are Being a Lutheran mother... BruceHelland For Dione Miller, it’s meant service abroad and enrolling in a seminary. How have members of your family affected your faith life?

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]]> How can you live a better story in 2013? tag:www.livinglutheran.com,2013:/connect//3.2896 2013-01-07T04:30:00-06:00 2013-01-07T04:30:00-06:00 If you decide to live a better story in the coming year, you might also have better success with those resolutions you usually fail to keep. What will your story be? You might also want to read: Resolve to live... BruceHelland If you decide to live a better story in the coming year, you might also have better success with those resolutions you usually fail to keep. What will your story be?

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]]> In what futile ways have you tried to light the darkness? tag:www.livinglutheran.com,2013:/connect//3.2890 2013-01-04T04:30:00-06:00 2013-01-04T04:30:00-06:00 What kept you stumbling in the dark rather than looking to the light of Christ? You might also want to read: A light to break the darkness Look for the Light The living light of Christmas... BruceHelland What kept you stumbling in the dark rather than looking to the light of Christ?

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]]> How do you celebrate Epiphany? tag:www.livinglutheran.com,2013:/connect//3.2889 2013-01-03T04:30:00-06:00 2013-01-03T04:30:00-06:00 The arrival of the magi with their gifts to the new-born Jesus — no Christmas story is complete without it. What traditions help you mark the revelation of the Messiah to the world? You might also want to read: The... BruceHelland The arrival of the magi with their gifts to the new-born Jesus — no Christmas story is complete without it. What traditions help you mark the revelation of the Messiah to the world?

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]]> What new chapter can your congregation write in 2013? tag:www.livinglutheran.com,2013:/connect//3.2884 2013-01-02T04:30:00-06:00 2013-01-02T04:30:00-06:00 Whether it’s a small change or a large one, how can you add to your ministry in the new year? You might also want to read: A new chapter What we can learn from Google A new ministry begins outdoors... BruceHelland Whether it’s a small change or a large one, how can you add to your ministry in the new year?

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]]> How are you "always being made new in Christ"? tag:www.livinglutheran.com,2013:/connect//3.2879 2013-01-01T04:30:00-06:00 2013-01-01T04:30:00-06:00 Just as the ELCA is not the same as when it was formed 25 years ago, we are not the same as we were yesterday, last week or years ago. How has your faith been a catalyst for that change?... BruceHelland Just as the ELCA is not the same as when it was formed 25 years ago, we are not the same as we were yesterday, last week or years ago. How has your faith been a catalyst for that change?

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]]> At the turning of the year, what are you turning from and turning toward? tag:www.livinglutheran.com,2012:/connect//3.2880 2012-12-31T04:30:00-06:00 2012-12-31T04:30:00-06:00 How will 2012 be for you a year to build upon for a better 2013? You might also want to read: What’s new? The end of the year Resolving my resolutions... BruceHelland How will 2012 be for you a year to build upon for a better 2013?

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]]> How do you go about God's business in your daily life? tag:www.livinglutheran.com,2012:/connect//3.2876 2012-12-28T04:30:00-06:00 2012-12-28T04:30:00-06:00 Luke tells us that the young Jesus did it in part by learning and teaching in the temple. Where and how do you find God’s work that needs to be done? You might also want to read: My, how quickly... BruceHelland Luke tells us that the young Jesus did it in part by learning and teaching in the temple. Where and how do you find God’s work that needs to be done?

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]]> When have you felt especially proud to be a Lutheran? tag:www.livinglutheran.com,2012:/connect//3.2873 2012-12-27T04:30:00-06:00 2012-12-27T04:30:00-06:00 Has your congregation been involved in a project that made a difference in the lives of others? Or have you been the recipient of the generosity of ELCA members? When have you seen the effect of “God’s work. Our hands.”?... BruceHelland Has your congregation been involved in a project that made a difference in the lives of others? Or have you been the recipient of the generosity of ELCA members? When have you seen the effect of “God’s work. Our hands.”?

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]]> How did other people help you survive a disaster? tag:www.livinglutheran.com,2012:/connect//3.2872 2012-12-26T04:30:00-06:00 2012-12-26T04:57:43-06:00 Whether it was a recent event, such as Hurricane Sandy, or more in the past, how did the concern, aid and support of others make a difference? You might also want to read or watch: A post-Sandy Christmas — a... BruceHelland Whether it was a recent event, such as Hurricane Sandy, or more in the past, how did the concern, aid and support of others make a difference?

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]]> When has someone given you a gift that money can't buy? tag:www.livinglutheran.com,2012:/connect//3.2866 2012-12-25T04:30:00-06:00 2012-12-25T04:30:00-06:00 It probably wasn’t under the Christmas tree nor was it something you could put a bow on, but it was priceless. How did the gift make a difference in your life? You might also want to read: In the footsteps... BruceHelland It probably wasn’t under the Christmas tree nor was it something you could put a bow on, but it was priceless. How did the gift make a difference in your life?

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]]> How do you remain hopeful during difficult times? tag:www.livinglutheran.com,2012:/connect//3.2865 2012-12-24T04:30:00-06:00 2012-12-24T04:50:38-06:00 When hanging your head in despair would be the reasonable thing to do, how do you keep hope alive? You might also want to read: Rich in spirit Markers of hope A place of hope... BruceHelland When hanging your head in despair would be the reasonable thing to do, how do you keep hope alive?

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]]> When have you had special praise for God? tag:www.livinglutheran.com,2012:/connect//3.2851 2012-12-21T04:30:00-06:00 2012-12-21T04:30:00-06:00 For Mary and Zechariah, it was before the birth of their sons. When have you been in an unusual or unexpected situation that led to special praise because you felt close to God? You might also want to read: Thankful... BruceHelland For Mary and Zechariah, it was before the birth of their sons. When have you been in an unusual or unexpected situation that led to special praise because you felt close to God?

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]]> If given the gift of more time, how would you use it? tag:www.livinglutheran.com,2012:/connect//3.2854 2012-12-20T04:30:00-06:00 2012-12-20T05:12:20-06:00 Imagine there’s a gift under the tree that could free up some of your day or week. What would you do that you can’t now? You might also want to read: The sabbath is a gift of time Christmas, a... BruceHelland Imagine there’s a gift under the tree that could free up some of your day or week. What would you do that you can’t now?

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]]> When have you felt empowered from pursuing a special interest? tag:www.livinglutheran.com,2012:/connect//3.2846 2012-12-19T04:30:00-06:00 2012-12-19T04:30:00-06:00 For a group of young girls in Palestine, it’s a class in ballet. What pursuit outside your normal routine has created a sense of empowerment for you? You might also want to read: Empowerment takes root in Chile Toward healing... BruceHelland For a group of young girls in Palestine, it’s a class in ballet. What pursuit outside your normal routine has created a sense of empowerment for you?

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