Contents

Departments

Voices
To Your Health
Kate Sprutta Eliott

Give Us This Day
One Big Family
Marj Leegard

Health Wise
The Truth about Hormone Therapy
Molly M. Ginty

Bible Study
Act Boldly for Health
Sue Ann and Ron Glusenkamp
Session 2: Act Boldly in Crisis
How can we act boldly in a crisis? We get clues from the story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:35–41.

Session 3: Act Boldly toward the Goal
This session explores Philippians 3:9–14 to encourage us to "forget what lies behind and press on toward the goal."

Grace Notes
An Openness to Change
Linda Post Bushkofsky

Amen!
Calm Our Storms
Catherine Malotky

Issue Theme: Act Boldly for Health
Whether we call it "health" or "wholeness" or "wellness," well–being is hard to define. But we know it when we don't have it. In this issue, we look at some of the aspects of being made well.

Something about Mary (Magdalene)
Judy Gross Chiarelli
After Jesus cast out seven demons from Mary Magdalene, her commitment to him never wavered — not even at the tomb.

Is There a Nurse in the House?
Kati Kluckman–Ault
Learn about parish nurses and how they integrate health and faith in an important ministry across the church.

Songs of Healing, Songs of Health
Karen Bates-Olson
Songs give health by providing hope. Martin Luther said that "music is the best balm for a sad heart."

God and Suffering: A Real Downer
Faith and Terence Fretheim
The writers of the upcoming LWT Bible study share their thoughts about the study's challenging — and rewarding — topic.

Plus...
Calendar Notes
July and August.
Audrey Novak Riley

Lutheran Woman Today Magazine and Bible Study Overview
Take a peek at our 2006–2007 Bible study and issue themes.

We Recommend
Resources for action, advocacy, programs, or further study.

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