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.

Sexual Integrity: Temptation, Failure, and Forgiveness

“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God” (1 Thessalonians 4:3–5 ESV)

Reading for the Commemoration of Augustine, Pastor and Theologian

In our devotion today, we read about Augustine in an excerpt from One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism: Christians Through the Centuries, and our hymn text is based on a hymn Augustine wrote.

Reading for the Commemoration of Monica, Mother of Augustine

For the commemoration of Monica today, we read a devotion from Saints and Angels All Around.

Devotion on Ephesians 5:22-33 | Proper 16–Year B

We focus today on the Epistle, Ephesians 5:22–33, by reading about God’s purpose for marriage. Our devotion is from United in Christ: Preparing for Christian Marriage.

Patient Endurance: Advice for New Pastors

Recently, I was asked what advice I would give to a newly ordained pastor as he was placed into the office of holy ministry. Immediately, I said two words, “patient endurance.”

Devotional Reading for the Commemoration of Samuel

Our devotion for the commemoration of Samuel today comes from The Word Becoming Flesh.

Devotion on Joshua 24 | Proper 15–Year B

Today we focus on the Old Testament Reading, which includes Joshua’s famous statement, “But I and my house—we shall serve the LORD!” Our devotional reading is from Concordia Commentary: Joshua.

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