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Reading for the Commemoration of David
December 29, 2021
On the commemoration of David, we read an excerpt from Concordia Commentary: 1 Samuel and remember why God chose David to succeed Saul as king of Israel.
Reading for the Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs
December 28, 2021
As we mourn the Holy Innocents today, we read a comforting devotion from the book Heaven.
Devotion for the Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
December 27, 2021
As we remember the apostle John today, we read a devotion taken from a sermon in Sermons for Feasts, Festivals, and Occasions: Selections from Concordia Pulpit Resources.
The Six Properties of Eternal Life
December 20, 2021
The following excerpt is adapted from Philipp Nicolai’s The Joy of Eternal Life, a systematic theology of God’s gift of heaven. Below, the first of Nicolai’s “six properties” is featured.
Reading for the Commemoration of Abraham
October 9, 2021
Our commemoration today is for the great patriarch Abraham, and we read a devotion adapted from Courageous Fathers of the Bible.
Sheep and Shepherds in Psalm 23
July 12, 2021
This blog post is adapted from Engaging the Psalms: A Guide for Reflection and Prayer.
Unquestionably, of the 150 psalms, Psalm 23 is the most familiar. It has been used on countless occasions, especially at funerals. It is still on the lips of many, in the version they learned from the King James Bible. Even those who are only Christian in name may know a line or two.
But how well do we really know this psalm? For further insight, it is worthwhile to dig into the subject of sheep and shepherds in the Bible.
St. James the Elder, Apostle
June 25, 2021
On today’s feast celebrating St. James the Elder, we read a devotion from Reformation Heritage Bible Commentary: Mark.
One of a Kind, Uniquely Created
June 21, 2021
This post is adapted from Words of Strength and Promise: Devotions for Youth. Read below for a devotion written by Juliana Shults.
Christ Brings Peace to Troubled Hearts
March 22, 2021
This excerpt is taken from the January–March 2021 edition of Today’s Light.
The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord
February 2, 2021
Today, we turn to The Christian Year of Grace for answers to questions about the Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord.
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