Lutheran Ladies Connection

In preparation for our upcoming visit to Sight and Sound Theatre to see the production of Joshua, I’ve begun reading the book (we’ll also be studying it in Sunday School!). Often when I study the Bible on my own, I read a chapter at a time, noting what words or phrases stand out for me right now. This is a process known as lectio divina, a way of reading the Scripture in ...

Since my husband (a pastor) retired five years ago, I’ve attended a number of churches. One thing I’ve noticed is the failure of many churches to do a good job of welcoming new members not only into worship, but into the larger life of the congregation — fellowship, ministry, study and so on. That’s what led me to choose this book. How can we work to facilitate the proce...

Subtitled, An Untold Love Story, this book describes the courtship and marriage of Joni Eareckson, well known Christian writer and speaker, to Ken Tada, a teacher and coach. Joni has been a quadriplegic since a diving accident at age 17, so the couple knew their marriage would face challenges. Due to her condition, she needs continual physical care.

Ken and Jon...

This book begins with a philosophical review of “the problem of evil” and the ways in which societies have tried to explain it. Some readers may find this a little difficult to wade through. However, the point Keller is getting to is the framework with which our culture views pain and suffering, because even Christians are influenced by it. Our culture teaches that the g...

This poem showed up in my devotional reading today, and it reminded me of I Stand By the Door. It was written by John W. Taylor, who was a prominent member of the LDS (Mormon) church. Although I cannot recommend his theology, I enjoyed...