Somewhere each day we have to fall in love with someone, something, some moment, event, phrase. Somehow each day we must allow the softening of the heart. Otherwise our hearts will move inevitably toward hardness. We will move toward cynicism, bitterness, fear and despair. That’s where most of the world is trapped and doesn’t even…
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Lenten Carbon Fast: How about Lent for all of creation?
From the Tearfund website: Our day-to-day lives may not be impacted severely by the changing climate – yet. But what about people who struggle to feed their families or find a home that won’t get washed away, or who can’t work because the fields have been destroyed by droughts and storms? Join us in the Carbon…
Who are the people living below the poverty line in the United States?
Three First Lutheran Church young people hosted a screening of the short film, “The Line,” on November 4. It featured four stories about families in the United States living below the poverty line. Over 30 adults were in attendance and were led in smaller group discussion by the high schoolers. We are proud of our youth. Way to go, Paul, Grace and Harly!
If you haven’t seen the film, please take a moment to view it this Thanksgiving week to consider God’s call to you and the church in addressing poverty in the US.