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When the Holidays are Hard: Honoring Loss and Caring for Your Mental Health

December 10, 2025

How do I process grief, depression, anxiety, or stress during the Holidays? And what is a Blue Christmas Service?

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Gratitude + Mental Health + The Bible

November 19, 2025

A Blog By Abbie Lupelow Gratitude + Mental Health Gratitude is the feeling of thankfulness and appreciation. As a mental health therapist, I can say that intentionally practicing gratitude has significant benefits for your mental health. You see, our brains are really good at focusing on the negative things in our lives. When we feel […]

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How to Find Time to Read the Bible and Have Small Moments with God

November 10, 2025

We live in a busy age. Between work, family obligations, and distractions like social media, it can feel harder than ever to carve out time to connect with God. It’s no surprise that many Christians feel a deep longing for more spiritual connection and quiet in their lives. Just a few minutes of Bible study […]

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2025 Tanzania Trip – Arusha & Return

August 15, 2025

Time with Daudi Msseemmaa, Our East Africa ELCA Missionary After 2 flights (Iringa to Dar, then Dar to Arusha), we were warmly welcomed by Daudi. Daudi’s gentle demeanor softens the heart and helps us pull up a chair for one another. Daudi often would say, “May I ask you a question?”, which drew us into […]

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2025 Tanzania Trip – Kilolo & Arusha

August 13, 2025

Not a Solo mission. No one is a Christian alone.Together – Accompaniment – Mission Sharing Devotionals We carried with us the scripture and prayers from the King of Kings congregation with the intention to use them as our daily devotions. However, after arriving in Kilolo, we had an idea: these scriptures and prayers from the […]

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Christian Lessons from the Campfire: Devotions Inspired by Nature and the Outdoors

August 11, 2025

Explore Bible verses about nature and faith and campfire lessons that reveal God’s glory. Start your journey at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Woodbury, MN.

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2025 Tanzania Trip – Kilolo

August 8, 2025

A Joyful Reunion in Kilolo: A Living Partnership in Christ King of Kings and our partner parish in Kilolo have shared a meaningful and growing relationship over the past eight years. Built on letters, video calls, and prayer, this partnership has deepened over time. This summer, we were thrilled to finally meet our brothers and […]

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2025 Tanzania Trip – Iringa

August 6, 2025

A Letter From Team Tanzania

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2025 Tanzania Trip Packing + Blessing

July 24, 2025

Get to know our travelers!

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How to Build Strong Relationships Through Scripture

July 10, 2025

Discover Bible verses about love, family, and friendship that strengthen relationships. Explore scripture for guidance and connection. Grow closer—together.

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