The Lutheran Church in the USA has two main branches, the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America), and the more conservative LCMS (Lutheran Church/Missouri Synod). The ELCA is larger, but the LCMS is still the 8th largest protestant denomination within the states. In this article, we will take an inside ...
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Relentless…I never understood the impact and weight of this word until I was faced with the trial of my life. Four years ago, I became a single parent. My husband, at the time, moved out and filed for divorce. I was relentless (persistent) in the fight for my marriage. I ...
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The number seven is a symbol of completion. Christ sees us perfectly and righteously. The question, as we soon celebrate our risen Savior, is this—how do we see Him? Is Jesus, as Mathew said, “marvelous in our eyes?” The Jewish builders, the Scribes and the Pharisees, rejected Him. We who ...
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Last week, we looked at telomeres and their connection with health and aging. When telomeres are shortened or damaged, cells can age and die more quickly. What, if anything, can we do about it? Contrary to popular belief, genetics are not written in stone. They can be influenced by several ...
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Winter, spring, summer and autumn, four seasons, each offering something unique to behold. Spring brings forth new life and new beginnings as the flowers begin to grow and bears awaken from their long slumber. Summer is a time where everything is in full bloom and life just seems to cruise ...
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