“When Jesus saw that he had answered intelligently, He said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” After that, no one would venture to ask Him…
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“The scribe said to Him, “Right, Teacher; You have truly stated that He is One, and there is no one else besides Him; and to love Him with all the…
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…
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.…
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…
“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…
Prayers of the Church June 28, 5th Sunday after Pentecost:Â Proper 8, Lectionary 13 Â All: Jeremiah 28:5-9 (Would that the word of the prophet who speaks peace come to…
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)…