Traveling and living abroad has taught me the value of seeking out a faith community as the spiritual “soil,” expediting the rooting for me and for my family, enabling us to grow wherever we were planted. Additionally, I learned that by sharing food, drink and language with those in my host country, most perceived cultural differences can be transcended or, at the very least, explored, appreciated and respected.


For me, music is uplifting, therapeutic and essential.


If I could change anything, I would make it possible to provide sufficient housing and food for everyone, everywhere.


I’m a Lutheran because of the enduring message of grace woven into every aspect of our faith.


Sentence prompts are provided to each person featured. If you’d like to nominate someone for “I’m a Lutheran,” email megan.brandsrud@elca.org.


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