Contents


June 2016 Volume 1 Number 3


12 I’M A LUTHERAN


14 RELIGION—GOOD FOR OUR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING COVER STORY 14 Religion—good for our health and well-being


18 Practices of a tangible faith Study guide: LivingLutheran.org FEATURES


21 10-year-old wears tie and spirit of welcome Study guide: LivingLutheran.org


24 To have and to hold How premarital counseling helps prepare couples


26 A transformational ministry Congregation embraces neighborhood through food and fellowship program


30 Human trafficking: Four things you need to know 32 Ancient roots, new community 36 Why we will no longer be a welcoming church


38 ‘This stuff is real’ Ecumenical project looks at development of pastoral practices


40 Lessons from life on the border LIVINGLUTHERAN.ORG 3


32 ANCIENT ROOTS, NEW COMMUNITY DEPARTMENTS


4 Editor’s note 5 A lexicon of faith 6 Letters 8 News


12 I’m a Lutheran 20 Reflection 42 Deeper understandings 44 Media in ministry 46 Faith & family 48 Crossword 48 Classifieds 49 Deaths 50 Presiding bishop


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