Centered Life is pleased to offer Real Prayers, a treasury of prayers written and prayed by Wendell Frerichs.
Fourth Quarter 2004
David Tiede Announces Retirement
Dr. David Tiede announced Oct. 18 that he will retire from the Office of the President, Luther Seminary on June 30, 2005.
Order Lenten Devotionals For Your Congregation
The Lent 2005 theme is “Abiding in the Shadows.”
From a Human Point of View
To understand the mission to which Christians are called, remember God’s remarkable purpose of reconciling the world to himself, not counting their sins against them.
Ministry at a Flashpoint
When a suicide bomber strikes 500 meters from your doorstep, it’s a dark day to look on the bright side — but Rev. Mark Brown tries.
Alum Ministers to Olympic Team Amidst Joy and Sorrow
The relationship between Pastor Mark Reitan and Mike Candrea, coach of the U.S. Olympic Softball team, bears witness to the power of spiritual friendship.
Student Leads Rural Congregations in Deliberating Difficult Topics
Three rural North Dakota churches develop skills to lead congregational talks on difficult social issues by participating in the ELCA’s “Journey Together Faithfully” study on human sexuality.
How Congregations Can Engage in Respectful Conversation
Church Innovations, a non-profit organization founded by Luther Professor of Systematic Theology Pat Keifert, assists congregations with renewal, transformation and conflict resolution.