If you are at all plugged into what is going on outside of Lutheran circles, you have undoubtedly seen news related to the surge of thirty-five and under young people…
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Jeffray Greene’s recent devotional on Mark 12:1 was thoughtful and helpful. It reminded me that everything we have belongs to God and that we are called to be faithful stewards.…
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We have reached a new milestone when it comes to the median age of currently-serving Protestant pastors. It is now sixty. (I deliberately spelled out “sixty” in case any of…
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“Your Devotional Journey Through Scripture: A Daily Discipleship Resource” by Pastor Don Brandt Many thanks to Doug Schoelles, NALC pastor and member of the board of Lutheran CORE, for his…
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One thing we can know for sure – no matter how far the ELCA goes, it will not stay there. It will only get worse. HERE is a link to…
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Prayers of the Church June 28, 5th Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 8, Lectionary 13 All: Jeremiah 28:5-9 (Would that the word of the prophet who speaks peace come to…
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Prayers of the Church June 21, 4th Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 7, Lectionary 12, Father’s Day All: Jeremiah 20:7-13 (I must speak God’s Word, though I’m mocked for it)…
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Prayers of the Church June 14, 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 6, Lectionary 11 All: Exodus 19:2-8a (Obey my voice, be my treasured people) All: Psalm 100 (Make a…
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Prayers of the Church June 7, 2026: 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 5, Lectionary 10 All: Hosea 5:15-6:6 (Israel’s superficial repentance, God’s frustration. God desires not sacrifice but steadfast…
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“The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these” (Mark 12:31). Who is my neighbor? Whomever I am with in…
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