Reading for the Commemoration of Cyril of Alexandria, Pastor and Confessor

Today, we commemorate Cyril of Alexandria, and we read an explanation of his theological debates with Nestorius as described in History of Theology: Fourth Revised Edition.

Devotional Reading on Jeremiah 20:7–13 | Proper 7–Year A

Today, our devotion focuses on the Old Testament Reading of Jeremiah and comes from a sermon in Concordia Pulpit Resources.

Reading on Luke 1 for the Nativity of St. John the Baptist

On today’s feast day, we read a devotion about the Nativity of St. John the Baptist taken from Classic Commentary on Luke.

Devotion for Romans 5:6-15 | Proper 6–Year A

Today, our devotion focuses on the Epistle and comes from Romans: A Commentary.

Books of the Bible Study Questions: James

In any case, the Book of James is one of action—how we are to live out our repentance, avoid a lazy faith, and seek to do what is right. As you read through James, use these free study helps to guide you.

Reading for the Commemoration of Elisha

Today’s commemoration is for the prophet Elisha, and we read a devotion from Lutheran Bible Companion, Volume 1: Introduction and Old Testament.

The Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, AD 325

To remember the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea today, we read a brief historical devotion from Historical Introductions to the Lutheran Confessions.

The Holy Trinity for Year A

As we celebrate the Holy Trinity today, we read a devotion adapted from Theological Commonplaces: On the Nature of God and on the Trinity.

Holy Spirit, Mi Casa es Tu Casa

Pentecost is one of my favorite seasons within the Church Year. Acts 2 gets my mind going and my blood pumping with its imagery and promise.

Whole Health Begins with Mental Health

My professional association, the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, has as its theme for 2017 “Whole Health Begins with Mental Health . . . Let It Begin with You!” I like this theme because it lifts up the wholeness in which we are created: body, mind, and spirit. It also reminds me that spiritual and emotional health is the foundation for a person’s whole health. Unless we tend to our spiritual and emotional needs, it is not possible to live in a state of health. The body, mind, and spirit are inextricably bound together. The last part of the phrase, “Let it begin with you,” is a good place to start as we seek to serve as advocates for those who suffer with mental illness among us.

I would like to lift up three attitudes and actions that begin with oneself:

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