The Psalmist invites us to be open to learning God’s ways in the world. “Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me in your paths. Lead me in your truth, and teach me.” This invitation for guidance and deliverance roots us in the hope of God’s promised future: hope in the midst of […]
Ash Wednesday is coming up in just a few days, marking the beginning of the third straight Lenten season we’ve spent at least partially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, our Lenten observances were interrupted suddenly by the news that a new virus had appeared and was spreading rapidly. Those were frightening […]
Lois Farag, professor of early church history, is author of “Athanasius of Alexandria: An Introduction to His Writings and Theology,” published by Cascade Books in 2020. The book seeks to provide a brief, readable introduction to Athanasius’ work. “Athanasius of Alexandria” begins with a biography of Athanasius, which allows readers to put his writings in […]
“Forget the former things; Do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness And streams in the wasteland.” (Isaiah 43:18-19) As we enter our third year under the stress and strain of the COVID-19 […]
Student Jonathan Rundman ’22 M.Div. is author of “Lost Songs of the Suomi Synod,” which he published in 2021. The book includes 28 songs from the Finnish-American Lutheran tradition. The Pioneer Press’ Literary Pick of the Week on September 19, 2021, “Lost Songs of the Suomi Synod” captures songs from the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church […]
In recent months, some of the developers that were interested in Luther Seminary’s lower campus have decided not to pursue redevelopment there; therefore, Luther Seminary and Inland Development Partners have mutually agreed not to move forward with plans for redeveloping the lower campus. Due to changes in the environment, including increased costs to redevelop the […]