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Reclaiming the L Word: Renewing the Church from Its Lutheran Core (New Book)
Kelly A. Fryer

Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2003 - 96 pages

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Millstones

As I read the book I thought about the rich young ruler who thought he was leading a good life. Christ asked him to give up his riches. He couldn't or wouldn't and the suggested outcome was not eternal life. I believe Scripture plainly states that one cannot be a practicing homosexual and obtain eternal life. This book wants one to believe otherwise. There was an excerpt where she told of a father who removed his children from the church where homosexuality was condoned. She saw that as a weakness on his part. I thought of the passage about millstones around the neck of those who would lead children astray. Everyone should be welcome in Lutheran Churches because we are all sinners and need salvation. However, we must remember that Christ welcomed sinners who realized that is what they were. He always said, "Your faith has made you well. GO AND SIN NO MORE." No excuses.


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Depth in plain language

This is an outstanding work, combining solid theological insight and practical application to the everyday life of a parish, with simple, readable language. Fryer writes well about something she knows a lot about. The result is excellent. If I had the resources I would buy a copy for every member of the Lutheran Church of Australia!









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Wonderful book for all Lutherans

Pastor Fryer speaks to you in plain language with a wonderful sense of humor. I think every confirmation class should read it. Our adult Sunday class did, and it was a refreshing change of pace from bible passage discussions. The basic principles she suggests are a solid foundation for any congregation and ones we used during a troubled time in ours. This is a great summary/refresher of what it means to be Lutheran.

If you are looking for dry, over-educated theology, this is not the book for you. This is a book for everyday Lutherans, young & old, who are looking for some basic insight on their chosen religion or non-Lutherans who want to know a little more about how we think.


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Insightful, thought-provoking and funnry

Pastor Fryer's take on Lutheranism is enlighening and humerous. She touches aspects of the church community that certainly
relate to both small (rural) and large (urban) congregations. All can surely learn from her insights. It's touching to see a little bit (or a lot) of ourselves and our former (and present?) congregations in her stories of her own congregation and church life. This is a must-read for pastors, church staff, both paid and volunteer, including Sunday school teachers, secretarial staff, choir directors, council members, and the like. After all, as Fryer reminds us as the book concludes, Luther asked us all to be pastors.


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Lutheran Theology for the Person in the Pew

This book was written for those without theological education. It is easy to read yet substantial. It's an excellent book for readers who are curious about what Lutheranism stands for, as well as for those who have forgotten what the "non-negotiables" of Lutheran Protestantism are.


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Reclaiming the "L" Word is a book about renewing congregations by recognizing and living out the core teachings of the Lutheran faith. In the introduction, the author states:

"I hope that people of every denomination will find this book helpful as they wrestle with these important issues within their own traditions. But this little book is primarily written for those who call themselves Lutheran and, specifically, those who are members of ELCA congregations, and it is intended to help us answer central questions: Who are we? What DOES it mean to be a Lutheran today, anyway? And, why does it matter?"

Inspirational, engaging, and challenging, this book is a must-read for pastors and congregational leaders!


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