April contents APRIL 2015 VOLUME 28 NUMBER 4 26 What’s the buzz? 32 Easter before & after 30
A raft for seals
16 Lutherans care for the Earth Lutheran News
8 Lutheran presence on death row
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16 Restoring creation with faith
22 Study guide Features
12 Inspiration for daily life A preacher asks: What do you want from a sermon?
24 Seminary, synod make ‘mission possible’ Renovation effort warms homes and hearts
34 Peace of mind Volunteers offer respite, second family
36 Create neighborhood trust
38 HIV is about life
40 The forgotten language of forgiveness
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3 A lexicon of faith 4 Editor notes
14 Deeper understandings 23 Reflection 42 Two months out 43 Faces 44 Best this month 45 Deaths 46 Classifieds 47 Light side 47 Crossword 48 Letters 49 Picture this 50 Presiding bishop
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