LEAven Blog
Mission and Ministry
Being Present, Starting Anew
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is ...
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Embracing Advent with Awe
Last year, being pregnant invited me to reflect on Mary, her courage, her faith, and the anticipation of ...
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Changed for the Good: Hope, Service, and Vocation
A few months back, my wife and I had reserved a hotel in Kerrville, Texas—a quiet escape to ...
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Something Old or Something New?
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where everyone around you understood something that you did not? ...
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It’s the End…Again
Every beginning must have an ending especially in schools. Books, movies, experiments, essays, games, meals, school years….and the ...
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Thy Strong Word
I attended a memorial service at church over the weekend. A well-loved, well-known member of our congregation had ...
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Welcoming New Students
The moment a new student walks through the classroom door is pivotal, and I, as the teacher, get ...
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Nostalgia in Lutheran Education
I consider myself to be a nostalgic person – one who looks back on the past with a ...
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Give Thanks in All Circumstances
Gratitude is in the heart of the Christian educator. To share perspective, Lutheran teaching is one of the ...
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