Dear Daughters,

When I think of my dad, I think of his hands. Classic dad hands—slightly calloused, smell faintly like aftershave, usually holding some kind of barbecue utensil.

More and more as I get older, I hear my parents coming out of my mouth and I see their idiosyncrasies in my actions. When I was a child, I would have rolled my eyes at their phrases or “dorky parenty” ways. But now I have to laugh and sometimes even send a quick text to my brothers when this happens.

For today’s feast, we remember the Apostle Barnabas. Our devotion focuses on the reading from Acts and is from LifeLight: Acts, Part 1—Leaders Guide.

We take our devotion today from Falling into Sin: Arch Books. This excerpt focuses on the Old Testament Reading and reminds us of God’s first promise of a Savior in Genesis 3:15.

Many Christians shy away from the Song of Songs. It can certainly be a little intimidating to tackle on your own, and there are a lot of elements in the Song that only add to the complex themes present there.

A friend of mine was swimsuit shopping with her teenage girl. After her daughter had tried on a trendy new bikini, my friend said, “I’m sorry, honey, but I won’t buy that suit for you.”

We remember eighth-century bishop Boniface by reading a biographical devotion about him from The Church of the Middle Ages.

It’s that time of year again! The new Concordia Publishing House Interns have arrived and are looking forward to joining the CPH family. This summer, Concordia Publishing House has invited seven talented students from across the country to be a part of our Internship Program. Each intern has the opportunity to work and learn alongside the remarkable staff here at CPH and soak it all in before the summer is over. Learn more about this great group of students below.

As you journey through the Book of Proverbs, use these free Bible study helps to guide you.