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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.”
July 20, 2022
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.
July 20, 2022
Super tree powers (Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1)
Trees symbolize a holy channel that faithfully stewards the power of God into the world.
February 11, 2022
The disciples’ job interview (Luke 5:1-11)
Let’s see how they measure up to Indeed.com’s suggestions.
February 4, 2022
February 13, Epiphany 6C (Luke 6:17–26)
Luke’s Beatitudes call us to live in the tension of a cross-shaped life.
January 18, 2022
February 6, Epiphany 5C (Luke 5:1–11)
The disciples focused on what they could control: the state of their nets.
January 11, 2022
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.
March 6, 2020
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.
March 6, 2020
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.
February 28, 2020
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?
February 24, 2020
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March 8, Lent 2A (John 3:1–17)
Like Nicodemus, Kanye shows that the Spirit blows where it chooses.
February 19, 2020
March 1, Lent 1A (Matthew 4:1–11)
The devil is testing Jesus. Jesus is also testing the devil.
February 13, 2020
February 26, Ash Wednesday (Matthew 6:1–6, 16–21)
Every year, we repeat this dusty choreography.
February 11, 2020
Family caregivers and the different journeys they’re on
The roller coaster, the marathon, and the deep end
September 5, 2019
How dancing in The Nutcracker has shaped my sense of Advent
When I read the annunciation story, I picture Mary as Clara.
November 27, 2017