Beginning again: Forgiveness and the promise of a new year

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Faith reflections: Healing after brokenness

by the Rev. AmyJo Matthies Sin is the source of our wounds, and forgiveness is the balm that heals. As a Christian raised in the Lutheran tradition, I believe that our baptism is at the center of how we interact with the violence and brokenness of sin. MORE ›

Listen to the Boldcafe podcast

Listen to our collection of award-winning podcast episodes. Listen to, “Called to wait expectantly” written by the Rev. Emily Heitzman that was recorded originally for the December 2018 issue.

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Join Boldcafe writers + friends for conversation and dinner, Thursday, January 2 @ 7 p.m. (CST)!

Our host, The Rev. Minna Bothwell, will lead our conversation about having forgiveness for the new year.

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Boldcafe dinner invite

Join Boldcafe writers + friends for conversation and dinner, Thursday, February 6 @ 7 p.m. (CST)!

Once a month we meet with some of our popular writers to talk about our favorite articles and more! Bring your own dinner (B.Y.O.D) and sign up via Zoom.

Our host, Dr. Sydney Keough, will lead our conversation about healthy relationships. Join us!

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Listen to our podcast

Every month we offer a podcast version of one of the articles. Listen to, “Long live Galentine’s Day” written by Sarah Carson that was recorded originally for the February 2021 issue. You can listen here or get it from iTunes. MORE

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