Contents

Departments

Voices
Of Peace, Saints, and Gratitude
Kate Sprutta Elliott

Give Us This Day
Do Good and Seek Peace
Marj Leegard

Mothering Seasons
Leap of Faith
Mary C. Lindberg

Health Wise
Are You at Risk for Diabetes?
Molly M. Ginty

Bible Study
Act Boldly in the Fruit of the Spirit
Sue Gamelin
Session 3: Act Boldly in Peace
The Greek word for peace in Galatians 5:22 is eirene. This word speaks of the well-being that grows out of right relationship with God, with God's children, and with ourselves. This session of the Bible study helps us learn about this kind of peaceful boldness.

Praying for Peacemakers
Women Sustain Communities
Anne Basye

Grace Notes
Offering Thanks
Linda Post Bushkofsky

Amen!
Peace and Perspective
Catherine Malotky

Issue Theme: Act Boldly in Peace
As Christians we act boldly for peace, but we also act boldly in peace. With peace and gratitude in our hearts, and surrounded by the saints, we can make a difference — for the sake of the world.

Peace in a Time of Anxiety
Nancy Roth
There are practical ways you can cultivate inner peace, even in times of stress and anxiety.

Dancing in the Aisle
Kimberly Groninga
Sometimes worship is about what you bring to it.

Saints, Large "S" and Small
Patricia Lull
Saints who are widely known and saints who are personally known are excellent teachers of what it means to live by God's grace.

In the Footsteps of Saints
Audrey Novak Riley
Who are the saints and witnesses pictured on the walls and in the windows of your heart?

Gratitude: Our Gladness Made Visible
Karen Melang
Glad hearts know that you don't have to hold onto everything for dear life. We who have received all we have from God can afford to be boldly openhanded, too.

Peace in the Holy Land
A Hospital with Heart 
Karin A. Brown

Acting Boldly for Peace 
Suad Younan
The conflict in the Middle East affects the whole world. Lutherans are actively — boldly — working for peace and justice in the region. These articles reflect that commitment.

Plus...
Calendar Notes
This new feature will help us mark the days of November.

Action & Advocacy Guide
Resources and links to help you in your advocacy efforts.

Directory of Reader Services
Subscription, editorial, and ordering information.