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Weekly Feature

A Culture that Will Not Forgive Can’t Heal

Read

Essays, cultural commentary,

and pastoral reflections.

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Fault Lines Friday


When worship is judged by what works, grace has already been replaced by results.

Coming this Friday.

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Unscheduled Notes

Minneapolis, Moral Outrage, and the Rule of Law

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Novels and Short Stories

A sampling of my short stories, novels, and poems.

Study

Zoom classes, outlines,

and study materials.

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Zoom Study

 

Our Zoom study group is between topics, so we’ll be holding open, free-flowing discussions together this week You are invited to join us. 
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Articles and Essays on Christian Faith

Listen

Podcasts and recorded talks

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Faith Well Podcast

Does Music Bring People Together?

Coming this Thursday.

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Psalms Sing the Blues
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The Archive

Explore past sermons, articles, and classes.

Ministry Partners

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This work goes forward in grateful partnership with Luther House of Study, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, God's Word is Life is committed to the proclamation of the genuine freedom and authentic hope that are in the gospel of Jesus Christ. CLICK ON THE LOGO TO LEARN MORE.

The 1521 Foundation LLC exists to carry forward the dual legacy of supporting the proclamation of the freedom of faith in Christ and encouraging service on behalf of the neighbor. CLICK ON THE LOGO TO LEARN MORE

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Pastor Mark Anderson is a retired Lutheran pastor, writer, musician, and teacher. He has served congregations and taught Bible studies for decades, with a focus on the theology of the cross, pastoral care, and the public life of faith. His work appears in written form, live Zoom studies, and audio formats.

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