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Amy Ziettlow
Amy Ziettlow is pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Decatur, Illinois, and author (with Naomi Cahn) of Homeward Bound: Modern Families, Elder Care, and Loss.
Getting to yes on paid family leave
“We decided that we would be the last committee in the Episcopal Church to deal with this issue.”
Pastors, like everyone else, need paid family and medical leave
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I was shocked to find I had no paid leave or legal job protection.
Super tree powers (Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1)
Trees symbolize a holy channel that faithfully stewards the power of God into the world.
The disciples’ job interview (Luke 5:1-11)
Let’s see how they measure up to Indeed.com’s suggestions.
February 13, Epiphany 6C (Luke 6:17–26)
Luke’s Beatitudes call us to live in the tension of a cross-shaped life.
February 6, Epiphany 5C (Luke 5:1–11)
The disciples focused on what they could control: the state of their nets.
A spot for Lent (Psalm 121; John 3:1-17)
As we spin through our to-do lists, we can lose sight of our spot that orients our life: our faith.
A spot for Lent (Psalm 121; John 3:1-17)
As we spin through our to-do lists, we can lose sight of our spot that orients our life: our faith.
Finstagram for Lent (Matthew 4:1-11)
In lieu of giving up social media, adding a "Finsta" account could be a spiritual practice for Lent.
The #ashtag (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21; Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10)
What would Jesus say about it?
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Family caregivers and the different journeys they’re on
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How dancing in The Nutcracker has shaped my sense of Advent
When I read the annunciation story, I picture Mary as Clara.