That me--God's beloved

God loves us. The real unfiltered-non-Insta us.
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Faith reflections: The labor of love

by Bishop Meghan Johnston Aelibouni
The Bible includes messages about loving others as we love ourselves. Why is that so hard?
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Listen to the Boldcafe podcast

Listen to our collection of award-winning podcast episodes. Listen to, “Long live Galentine’s Day” written by Mary Button that was recorded originally for the February 2021 issue.

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

The Rev. Andrea Walker will lead our conversation about what it means to have worth and what her mother taught her about worthiness. Granddaughters, daughters, nieces, etc., are encouraged to join us and bring their favorite stuffy or doll to this special dinner in honor of Women’s History Month. Join us!

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Boldcafe dinner invite

Join Boldcafe writers + friends for conversation and dinner, Thursday, March 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, the Rev. Andrea Walker, will lead our conversation about what it means to have worth and what her mother taught her. Granddaughters, daughters, nieces, etc., are encouraged to join us and bring their favorite stuffy or doll to this special dinner in honor of Women’s History Month. Join us!

Download a special kids coloring sheet to use during our time together.

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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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This monthly publication and podcast is made possible through regular offerings donated by women from over 7,000 active Women of the ELCA units in congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

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