Reading for the Feast of St. Matthew

Our devotional text on the Feast of St. Matthew focuses on the Gospel of the day.

Books of the Bible Study Questions: Numbers

The book of Numbers recounts the Israelites' wilderness wanderings on their way to the promised land. Read a brief overview of Numbers and download Bible study questions to help you read through this book.

Devotion on Mark 9:14-29 | Proper 19 - Year B

Today we focus on the Gospel, Mark 9:14–29, which includes the account of a father’s confession of faith while asking Jesus to cast the demon out of his son. Our devotional reading comes from Words of Promise: Daily Devotions through the Year.

Catching the Foxes: Life’s Robbers of Time and Energy

I tend toward using my phone to check out. I’m just going to say that out loud and let it be a thing.

Devotion on Isaiah 35:4–7 | Proper 18 - Year B

We focus on the Old Testament Reading today with a devotion from Concordia Pulpit Resources.

So You Missed an Opportunity to Share Your Faith . . .

I'll just come out and say it: I missed an opportunity to share my faith. We had a superhero birthday party for our oldest son, complete with capes, decorated cardboard-box buildings, a Spiderman hanging from the ceiling, and—at my son's request—a butterfly piñata. My wife had invited an acquaintance of hers with a child around our son's age. This woman came with her two kids and her husband, whom I had never met. But we got talking, and he asked me, "So, what do you do?" And I told him, "I'm a pastor." So he followed up, "You don't hear that very often. What got you into that?"

Preparing for the Long Anticipated

When something is long anticipated, you prepare for it.

Reading for the Commemoration of Gregory the Great, Pastor

Today we remember sixth-century pastor Gregory the Great by reading a devotion from Celebrating the Saints.

Devotion on Ephesians 6 for Proper 17 (Year B)

Today’s devotional reading focuses on the Epistle and comes from Reformation Heritage Bible Commentary: Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians.

Devotional Reading on Mentoring for the Commemoration of Joshua

On the commemoration of Joshua today, we consider how Joshua was prepared for leadership by Moses. Our devotion comes from Mentoring: A Tool for Ministry.

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