Reading for the Commemoration of Johann Walter, Kantor

Today’s devotion details how Johann Walter’s work influenced the involvement of the congregation in the worship service. The poem below also was written by Walter. These excerpts are from Music in Early Lutheranism.

Devotional Reading for the Fourth Sunday of Easter (Year B)

The psalm of the day is our focus, and our devotion comes from The Twenty-third Psalm: Arch Books.

Reading for the Commemoration of Anselm of Canterbury, Theologian

Our devotion for eleventh century theologian Anselm comes from Saints and Angels All Around.

When You Are Seeking to Call a New Pastor

When a congregation has a vacancy in the pastoral office there is often a general sense of anxiety concerning the future.

A New Way to Emmaus

We know God has a great sense of humor, and I appreciate the Bible stories that make us laugh about how God works. The disciples on the road to Emmaus, in Luke 24, is one of those stories. After the resurrection on Easter morning, Jesus sneaks up on two disciples on their way to Emmaus. "What are you guys talking about?" Jesus asks, nosing his way into their conversation. They don't recognize him and proceed to tell Jesus all about himself. Then Jesus calls them silly fools. Every time I read that story, I can't help but laugh at God's humor and how oblivious I, and all people, can be.

Devotion for the Third Sunday of Easter (Year B)

We focus on the Gospel of the day with an excerpt from Concordia Commentary: Luke 9:51–24:53.

Devotion for the Second Sunday of Easter (Year B)

Our devotion focuses on the Epistle, specifically 1 John 1:2, in which John discusses Jesus’ incarnation and the purpose for His coming. The devotion is from Reformation Heritage Bible Commentary: General Epistles.

Women’s Bible Studies: Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover

I have a vocational issue.

Devotion for Easter Day (Year B)

Christ is risen! On this glorious day, we read an excerpt from one of Walther’s Easter Day sermons as printed in Gospel Sermons, Volume 1.

Holy Saturday (Year B)

Today’s Old Testament Reading, the account of Daniel and the lions’ den, is our focus. We take our devotion from Portals of Prayer.

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